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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,252.93, 255,645.71 and 104,678.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,252.93, 255,645.71 and 104,678.72 is: 144,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,252.93 : 255,645.71 = 104,678.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,252.93/255,645.71 = 104,678.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,252.93x = 255,645.71 × 104,678.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,252.93x = 26,760,665,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,665,812.01/185,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,454.75

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