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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,322.12, 256,820.70 and 181,777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,322.12, 256,820.70 and 181,777.56 is: 251,908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,322.12 : 256,820.70 = 181,777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,322.12/256,820.70 = 181,777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,322.12x = 256,820.70 × 181,777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,322.12x = 46,684,240,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,684,240,203.49/185,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,908.62

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