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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,186.50, 255,544.12 and 108,708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,186.50, 255,544.12 and 108,708.71 is: 150,010.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,186.50 : 255,544.12 = 108,708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,186.50/255,544.12 = 108,708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,186.50x = 255,544.12 × 108,708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,186.50x = 27,779,870,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779,870,598.68/185,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,010.23

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