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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,388.60, 278,082.90 and 138,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,388.60, 278,082.90 and 138,732.60 is: 208,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,388.60 : 278,082.90 = 138,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,388.60/278,082.90 = 138,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,388.60x = 278,082.90 × 138,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,388.60x = 38,579,163,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,579,163,732.54/185,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,098.90

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