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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,576.68, 278,504.97 and 135,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,576.68, 278,504.97 and 135,785.24 is: 203,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,576.68 : 278,504.97 = 135,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,576.68/278,504.97 = 135,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,576.68x = 278,504.97 × 135,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,576.68x = 37,816,863,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,816,863,335.32/185,576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,780.25

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