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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,637.60, 278,456.40 and 133,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,637.60, 278,456.40 and 133,538.40 is: 200,307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,637.60 : 278,456.40 = 133,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,637.60/278,456.40 = 133,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,637.60x = 278,456.40 × 133,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,637.60x = 37,184,622,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184,622,125.76/185,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,307.60

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