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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,483.52, 256,100.40 and 113,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,483.52, 256,100.40 and 113,959.44 is: 157,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,483.52 : 256,100.40 = 113,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,483.52/256,100.40 = 113,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,483.52x = 256,100.40 × 113,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,483.52x = 29,185,058,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,058,167.78/185,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,345.83

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