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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,264.38, 255,669.60 and 113,683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,264.38, 255,669.60 and 113,683.96 is: 156,886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,264.38 : 255,669.60 = 113,683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,264.38/255,669.60 = 113,683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,264.38x = 255,669.60 × 113,683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,264.38x = 29,065,532,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,065,532,579.62/185,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,886.78

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