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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,170.50, 255,464.82 and 136,888.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,170.50, 255,464.82 and 136,888.35 is: 188,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,170.50 : 255,464.82 = 136,888.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,170.50/255,464.82 = 136,888.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,170.50x = 255,464.82 × 136,888.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,170.50x = 34,970,157,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970,157,692.85/185,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,853.83

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