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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,230.80, 278,105.40 and 115,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,230.80, 278,105.40 and 115,246.80 is: 173,031.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,230.80 : 278,105.40 = 115,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,230.80/278,105.40 = 115,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,230.80x = 278,105.40 × 115,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,230.80x = 32,050,757,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050,757,412.72/185,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,031.47

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