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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,543.28, 278,393.04 and 90,856.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,543.28, 278,393.04 and 90,856.98 is: 136,323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,543.28 : 278,393.04 = 90,856.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,543.28/278,393.04 = 90,856.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,543.28x = 278,393.04 × 90,856.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,543.28x = 25,293,950,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,293,950,867.42/185,543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,323.72

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