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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,170.08, 255,533.52 and 104,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,170.08, 255,533.52 and 104,623.68 is: 144,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,170.08 : 255,533.52 = 104,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,170.08/255,533.52 = 104,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,170.08x = 255,533.52 × 104,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,170.08x = 26,734,857,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,734,857,225.75/185,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,380.01

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