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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,351.63, 255,095.73 and 152,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,351.63, 255,095.73 and 152,826.08 is: 210,331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,351.63 : 255,095.73 = 152,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,351.63/255,095.73 = 152,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,351.63x = 255,095.73 × 152,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,351.63x = 38,985,279,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985,279,165.16/185,351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,331.47

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