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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,279.22, 255,687.34 and 108,799.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,279.22, 255,687.34 and 108,799.22 is: 150,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,279.22 : 255,687.34 = 108,799.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,279.22/255,687.34 = 108,799.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,279.22x = 255,687.34 × 108,799.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,279.22x = 27,818,583,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,583,155.87/185,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,144.11

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