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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,223.92, 255,620.81 and 113,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,223.92, 255,620.81 and 113,594.20 is: 156,767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,223.92 : 255,620.81 = 113,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,223.92/255,620.81 = 113,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,223.92x = 255,620.81 × 113,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,223.92x = 29,037,041,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,037,041,060.24/185,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,767.24

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