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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,265.88, 255,671.67 and 113,685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,265.88, 255,671.67 and 113,685.46 is: 156,888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,265.88 : 255,671.67 = 113,685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,265.88/255,671.67 = 113,685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,265.88x = 255,671.67 × 113,685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,265.88x = 29,066,151,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,066,151,412.92/185,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,888.85

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