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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,063.36, 255,615.15 and 133,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,063.36, 255,615.15 and 133,995.24 is: 185,078.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,063.36 : 255,615.15 = 133,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,063.36/255,615.15 = 133,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,063.36x = 255,615.15 × 133,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,063.36x = 34,251,211,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,251,211,423.83/185,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,078.30

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