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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,266.63, 255,672.71 and 113,686.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,266.63, 255,672.71 and 113,686.21 is: 156,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,266.63 : 255,672.71 = 113,686.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,266.63/255,672.71 = 113,686.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,266.63x = 255,672.71 × 113,686.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,266.63x = 29,066,461,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,066,461,400.33/185,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,889.89

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