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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,512.36, 256,013.35 and 109,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,512.36, 256,013.35 and 109,030.35 is: 150,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,512.36 : 256,013.35 = 109,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,512.36/256,013.35 = 109,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,512.36x = 256,013.35 × 109,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,512.36x = 27,913,225,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913,225,155.17/185,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,465.58

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