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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,265.38, 255,670.98 and 113,684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,265.38, 255,670.98 and 113,684.96 is: 156,888.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,265.38 : 255,670.98 = 113,684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,265.38/255,670.98 = 113,684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,265.38x = 255,670.98 × 113,684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,265.38x = 29,065,945,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,065,945,134.46/185,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,888.16

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