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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,235.06, 255,530.43 and 117,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,235.06, 255,530.43 and 117,137.28 is: 161,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,235.06 : 255,530.43 = 117,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,235.06/255,530.43 = 117,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,235.06x = 255,530.43 × 117,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,235.06x = 29,932,139,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,932,139,527.43/185,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,590.03

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