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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,371.94, 278,060.65 and 128,389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,371.94, 278,060.65 and 128,389.66 is: 192,586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,371.94 : 278,060.65 = 128,389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,371.94/278,060.65 = 128,389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,371.94x = 278,060.65 × 128,389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,371.94x = 35,700,111,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,111,296.75/185,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,586.38

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