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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,266.24, 255,672.37 and 112,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,266.24, 255,672.37 and 112,644.16 is: 155,451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,266.24 : 255,672.37 = 112,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,266.24/255,672.37 = 112,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,266.24x = 255,672.37 × 112,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,266.24x = 28,799,998,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799,998,855.48/185,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,451.96

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