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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,557.52, 255,900.30 and 156,937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,557.52, 255,900.30 and 156,937.19 is: 216,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,557.52 : 255,900.30 = 156,937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,557.52/255,900.30 = 156,937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,557.52x = 255,900.30 × 156,937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,557.52x = 40,160,274,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160,274,002.16/185,557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,430.32

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