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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,661.60, 278,242.93 and 101,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,661.60, 278,242.93 and 101,295.34 is: 151,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,661.60 : 278,242.93 = 101,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,661.60/278,242.93 = 101,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,661.60x = 278,242.93 × 101,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,661.60x = 28,184,712,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,712,196.95/185,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,806.90

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