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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,553.28, 278,291.64 and 90,686.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,553.28, 278,291.64 and 90,686.08 is: 136,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,553.28 : 278,291.64 = 90,686.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,553.28/278,291.64 = 90,686.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,553.28x = 278,291.64 × 90,686.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,553.28x = 25,237,177,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237,177,928.37/185,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,010.41

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