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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,580.60, 278,370.90 and 138,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,580.60, 278,370.90 and 138,341.40 is: 207,512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,580.60 : 278,370.90 = 138,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,580.60/278,370.90 = 138,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,580.60x = 278,370.90 × 138,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,580.60x = 38,510,220,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,510,220,025.26/185,580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,512.10

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