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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,186.11, 255,577.57 and 104,618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,186.11, 255,577.57 and 104,618.82 is: 144,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,186.11 : 255,577.57 = 104,618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,186.11/255,577.57 = 104,618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,186.11x = 255,577.57 × 104,618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,186.11x = 26,738,223,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,738,223,791.87/185,186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,385.69

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