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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,421.60, 278,132.40 and 101,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,421.60, 278,132.40 and 101,149.20 is: 151,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,421.60 : 278,132.40 = 101,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,421.60/278,132.40 = 101,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,421.60x = 278,132.40 × 101,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,421.60x = 28,132,869,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132,869,754.08/185,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,723.80

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