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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,263.22, 255,663.41 and 100,380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,263.22, 255,663.41 and 100,380.28 is: 138,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,263.22 : 255,663.41 = 100,380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,263.22/255,663.41 = 100,380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,263.22x = 255,663.41 × 100,380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,263.22x = 25,663,564,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663,564,681.55/185,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,524.88

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