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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,596.72, 256,239.55 and 127,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,596.72, 256,239.55 and 127,553.43 is: 176,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,596.72 : 256,239.55 = 127,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,596.72/256,239.55 = 127,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,596.72x = 256,239.55 × 127,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,596.72x = 32,684,234,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684,234,624.50/185,596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,103.52

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