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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,620.60, 278,430.90 and 133,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,620.60, 278,430.90 and 133,521.40 is: 200,282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,620.60 : 278,430.90 = 133,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,620.60/278,430.90 = 133,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,620.60x = 278,430.90 × 133,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,620.60x = 37,176,483,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,176,483,571.26/185,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,282.10

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