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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,465.66, 278,253.92 and 131,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,465.66, 278,253.92 and 131,534.24 is: 197,340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,465.66 : 278,253.92 = 131,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,465.66/278,253.92 = 131,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,465.66x = 278,253.92 × 131,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,465.66x = 36,599,916,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,599,916,831.79/185,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,340.67

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