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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,324.91, 278,294.90 and 115,647.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,324.91, 278,294.90 and 115,647.09 is: 173,662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,324.91 : 278,294.90 = 115,647.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,324.91/278,294.90 = 115,647.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,324.91x = 278,294.90 × 115,647.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,324.91x = 32,183,994,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183,994,768.61/185,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,662.54

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