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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,197.73, 255,571.50 and 104,623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,197.73, 255,571.50 and 104,623.79 is: 144,380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,197.73 : 255,571.50 = 104,623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,197.73/255,571.50 = 104,623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,197.73x = 255,571.50 × 104,623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,197.73x = 26,738,858,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,738,858,945.99/185,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,380.06

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