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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,225.42, 255,622.89 and 113,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,225.42, 255,622.89 and 113,595.71 is: 156,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,225.42 : 255,622.89 = 113,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,225.42/255,622.89 = 113,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,225.42x = 255,622.89 × 113,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,225.42x = 29,037,662,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,037,662,403.69/185,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,769.32

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