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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,266.64, 255,645.11 and 131,532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,266.64, 255,645.11 and 131,532.05 is: 181,498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,266.64 : 255,645.11 = 131,532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,266.64/255,645.11 = 131,532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,266.64x = 255,645.11 × 131,532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,266.64x = 33,625,526,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,625,526,358.72/185,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,498.01

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