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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,354.89, 278,033.80 and 121,366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,354.89, 278,033.80 and 121,366.95 is: 182,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,354.89 : 278,033.80 = 121,366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,354.89/278,033.80 = 121,366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,354.89x = 278,033.80 × 121,366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,354.89x = 33,744,114,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,744,114,302.91/185,354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,051.38

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