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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,256.94, 255,651.23 and 104,682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,256.94, 255,651.23 and 104,682.73 is: 144,460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,256.94 : 255,651.23 = 104,682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,256.94/255,651.23 = 104,682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,256.94x = 255,651.23 × 104,682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,256.94x = 26,762,267,406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,267,406.00/185,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,460.27

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