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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,214.08, 255,535.84 and 113,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,214.08, 255,535.84 and 113,558.24 is: 156,673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,214.08 : 255,535.84 = 113,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,214.08/255,535.84 = 113,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,214.08x = 255,535.84 × 113,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,214.08x = 29,018,200,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018,200,247.32/185,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,673.84

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