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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,125.92, 277,572.24 and 157,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,125.92, 277,572.24 and 157,055.78 is: 235,484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,125.92 : 277,572.24 = 157,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,125.92/277,572.24 = 157,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,125.92x = 277,572.24 × 157,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,125.92x = 43,594,323,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,594,323,271.69/185,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,484.71

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