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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,332.76, 255,756.44 and 104,757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,332.76, 255,756.44 and 104,757.45 is: 144,563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,332.76 : 255,756.44 = 104,757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,332.76/255,756.44 = 104,757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,332.76x = 255,756.44 × 104,757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,332.76x = 26,792,392,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792,392,627.65/185,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,563.72

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