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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,577.68, 278,506.47 and 135,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,577.68, 278,506.47 and 135,786.24 is: 203,781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,577.68 : 278,506.47 = 135,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,577.68/278,506.47 = 135,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,577.68x = 278,506.47 × 135,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,577.68x = 37,817,346,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817,346,376.97/185,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,781.76

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