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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,663.10, 278,245.18 and 101,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,663.10, 278,245.18 and 101,296.84 is: 151,809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,663.10 : 278,245.18 = 101,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,663.10/278,245.18 = 101,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,663.10x = 278,245.18 × 101,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,663.10x = 28,185,357,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185,357,479.23/185,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,809.15

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