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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,278.73, 255,686.66 and 108,798.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,278.73, 255,686.66 and 108,798.72 is: 150,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,278.73 : 255,686.66 = 108,798.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,278.73/255,686.66 = 108,798.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,278.73x = 255,686.66 × 108,798.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,278.73x = 27,818,380,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,380,785.08/185,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,143.42

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