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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,571.03, 256,084.82 and 112,947.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,571.03, 256,084.82 and 112,947.59 is: 155,865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,571.03 : 256,084.82 = 112,947.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,571.03/256,084.82 = 112,947.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,571.03x = 256,084.82 × 112,947.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,571.03x = 28,924,163,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,924,163,254.58/185,571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,865.73

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