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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,259.02, 255,558.83 and 112,684.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,259.02, 255,558.83 and 112,684.11 is: 155,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,259.02 : 255,558.83 = 112,684.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,259.02/255,558.83 = 112,684.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,259.02x = 255,558.83 × 112,684.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,259.02x = 28,797,418,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,797,418,747.77/185,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,444.09

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