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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,168.97, 255,548.91 and 104,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,168.97, 255,548.91 and 104,611.28 is: 144,372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,168.97 : 255,548.91 = 104,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,168.97/255,548.91 = 104,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,168.97x = 255,548.91 × 104,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,168.97x = 26,733,298,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733,298,577.70/185,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,372.45

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