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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,640.60, 278,460.90 and 133,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,640.60, 278,460.90 and 133,541.40 is: 200,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,640.60 : 278,460.90 = 133,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,640.60/278,460.90 = 133,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,640.60x = 278,460.90 × 133,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,640.60x = 37,186,058,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186,058,431.26/185,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,312.10

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