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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,619.60, 278,429.40 and 138,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,619.60, 278,429.40 and 138,380.40 is: 207,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,619.60 : 278,429.40 = 138,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,619.60/278,429.40 = 138,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,619.60x = 278,429.40 × 138,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,619.60x = 38,529,171,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529,171,743.76/185,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,570.60

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