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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,426.20, 278,225.70 and 138,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,426.20, 278,225.70 and 138,770.20 is: 208,219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,426.20 : 278,225.70 = 138,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,426.20/278,225.70 = 138,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,426.20x = 278,225.70 × 138,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,426.20x = 38,609,436,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,609,436,034.14/185,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,219.96

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