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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,410.80, 278,116.20 and 125,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,410.80, 278,116.20 and 125,535.60 is: 188,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,410.80 : 278,116.20 = 125,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,410.80/278,116.20 = 125,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,410.80x = 278,116.20 × 125,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,410.80x = 34,913,484,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,913,484,036.72/185,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,303.40

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