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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,639.60, 278,459.40 and 133,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,639.60, 278,459.40 and 133,540.40 is: 200,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,639.60 : 278,459.40 = 133,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,639.60/278,459.40 = 133,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,639.60x = 278,459.40 × 133,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,639.60x = 37,185,579,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,185,579,659.76/185,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,310.60

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