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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,416.60, 278,124.90 and 101,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,416.60, 278,124.90 and 101,144.20 is: 151,716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,416.60 : 278,124.90 = 101,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,416.60/278,124.90 = 101,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,416.60x = 278,124.90 × 101,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,416.60x = 28,130,720,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,130,720,510.58/185,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,716.30

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