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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,569.03, 256,082.06 and 112,945.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,569.03, 256,082.06 and 112,945.59 is: 155,862.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,569.03 : 256,082.06 = 112,945.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,569.03/256,082.06 = 112,945.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,569.03x = 256,082.06 × 112,945.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,569.03x = 28,923,339,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,339,002.16/185,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,862.97

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