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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,660.09, 278,240.68 and 101,293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,660.09, 278,240.68 and 101,293.83 is: 151,804.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,660.09 : 278,240.68 = 101,293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,660.09/278,240.68 = 101,293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,660.09x = 278,240.68 × 101,293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,660.09x = 28,184,064,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,064,139.00/185,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,804.65

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