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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,388.40, 278,082.60 and 115,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,388.40, 278,082.60 and 115,404.40 is: 173,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,388.40 : 278,082.60 = 115,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,388.40/278,082.60 = 115,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,388.40x = 278,082.60 × 115,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,388.40x = 32,091,955,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091,955,603.44/185,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,106.60

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