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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,423.65, 255,889.67 and 104,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,423.65, 255,889.67 and 104,863.22 is: 144,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,423.65 : 255,889.67 = 104,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,423.65/255,889.67 = 104,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,423.65x = 255,889.67 × 104,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,423.65x = 26,833,413,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,833,413,916.76/185,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,714.09

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