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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,607.60, 278,411.40 and 138,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,607.60, 278,411.40 and 138,368.40 is: 207,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,607.60 : 278,411.40 = 138,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,607.60/278,411.40 = 138,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,607.60x = 278,411.40 × 138,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,607.60x = 38,523,339,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,523,339,959.76/185,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,552.60

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