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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,139.42, 277,592.46 and 157,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,139.42, 277,592.46 and 157,069.26 is: 235,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,139.42 : 277,592.46 = 157,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,139.42/277,592.46 = 157,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,139.42x = 277,592.46 × 157,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,139.42x = 43,601,242,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,601,242,273.78/185,139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,504.91

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