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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,165.97, 255,544.77 and 104,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,165.97, 255,544.77 and 104,608.28 is: 144,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,165.97 : 255,544.77 = 104,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,165.97/255,544.77 = 104,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,165.97x = 255,544.77 × 104,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,165.97x = 26,732,097,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732,097,574.97/185,165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,368.31

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