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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,338.44, 278,499.24 and 101,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,338.44, 278,499.24 and 101,160 is: 152,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,338.44 : 278,499.24 = 101,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,338.44/278,499.24 = 101,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,338.44x = 278,499.24 × 101,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,338.44x = 28,172,983,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172,983,118.40/185,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,008.31

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