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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,660.60, 278,241.44 and 101,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,660.60, 278,241.44 and 101,294.34 is: 151,805.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,660.60 : 278,241.44 = 101,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,660.60/278,241.44 = 101,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,660.60x = 278,241.44 × 101,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,660.60x = 28,184,282,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,282,518.98/185,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,805.41

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