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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,391.62, 255,704.55 and 121,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,391.62, 255,704.55 and 121,706.18 is: 167,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,391.62 : 255,704.55 = 121,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,391.62/255,704.55 = 121,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,391.62x = 255,704.55 × 121,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,391.62x = 31,120,823,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,120,823,989.12/185,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,865.32

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