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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,238.48, 255,633.93 and 113,577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,238.48, 255,633.93 and 113,577.24 is: 156,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,238.48 : 255,633.93 = 113,577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,238.48/255,633.93 = 113,577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,238.48x = 255,633.93 × 113,577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,238.48x = 29,034,196,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034,196,219.75/185,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,739.55

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