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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,351.52, 255,788.96 and 104,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,351.52, 255,788.96 and 104,774.24 is: 144,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,351.52 : 255,788.96 = 104,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,351.52/255,788.96 = 104,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,351.52x = 255,788.96 × 104,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,351.52x = 26,800,093,884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,800,093,884.39/185,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,590.63

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