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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,431.60, 278,147.40 and 101,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,431.60, 278,147.40 and 101,159.20 is: 151,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,431.60 : 278,147.40 = 101,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,431.60/278,147.40 = 101,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,431.60x = 278,147.40 × 101,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,431.60x = 28,137,168,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137,168,466.08/185,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,738.80

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