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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,277.17, 255,583.86 and 112,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,277.17, 255,583.86 and 112,702.25 is: 155,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,277.17 : 255,583.86 = 112,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,277.17/255,583.86 = 112,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,277.17x = 255,583.86 × 112,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,277.17x = 28,804,874,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804,874,807.77/185,277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,469.10

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