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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,430.60, 278,145.90 and 101,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,430.60, 278,145.90 and 101,449.80 is: 152,174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,430.60 : 278,145.90 = 101,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,430.60/278,145.90 = 101,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,430.60x = 278,145.90 × 101,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,430.60x = 28,217,845,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,217,845,925.82/185,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,174.70

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