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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,689.28, 278,448.72 and 101,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,689.28, 278,448.72 and 101,477.76 is: 152,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,689.28 : 278,448.72 = 101,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,689.28/278,448.72 = 101,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,689.28x = 278,448.72 × 101,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,689.28x = 28,256,352,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,256,352,380.47/185,689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,170.08

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