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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,570.03, 256,083.44 and 112,946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,570.03, 256,083.44 and 112,946.59 is: 155,864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,570.03 : 256,083.44 = 112,946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,570.03/256,083.44 = 112,946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,570.03x = 256,083.44 × 112,946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,570.03x = 28,923,751,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923,751,303.47/185,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,864.35

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