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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,492.02, 255,699.93 and 145,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,492.02, 255,699.93 and 145,135.72 is: 200,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,492.02 : 255,699.93 = 145,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,492.02/255,699.93 = 145,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,492.02x = 255,699.93 × 145,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,492.02x = 37,111,193,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,111,193,444.50/185,492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,068.95

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