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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,160.41, 255,274.39 and 139,024.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,160.41, 255,274.39 and 139,024.79 is: 191,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,160.41 : 255,274.39 = 139,024.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,160.41/255,274.39 = 139,024.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,160.41x = 255,274.39 × 139,024.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,160.41x = 35,489,468,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489,468,462.13/185,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,668.77

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