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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,670.01, 256,266.75 and 117,780.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,670.01, 256,266.75 and 117,780.67 is: 162,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,670.01 : 256,266.75 = 117,780.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,670.01/256,266.75 = 117,780.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,670.01x = 256,266.75 × 117,780.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,670.01x = 30,183,269,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,183,269,513.72/185,670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,564.05

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