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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,202.25, 255,598.03 and 133,562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,202.25, 255,598.03 and 133,562.01 is: 184,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,202.25 : 255,598.03 = 133,562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,202.25/255,598.03 = 133,562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,202.25x = 255,598.03 × 133,562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,202.25x = 34,138,187,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,138,187,764.29/185,202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,329.23

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