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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,168.89, 255,553.86 and 104,601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,168.89, 255,553.86 and 104,601.61 is: 144,361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,168.89 : 255,553.86 = 104,601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,168.89/255,553.86 = 104,601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,168.89x = 255,553.86 × 104,601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,168.89x = 26,731,345,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731,345,197.71/185,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,361.97

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