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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,694.44, 278,738.46 and 115,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,694.44, 278,738.46 and 115,623.08 is: 173,557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,694.44 : 278,738.46 = 115,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,694.44/278,738.46 = 115,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,694.44x = 278,738.46 × 115,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,694.44x = 32,228,599,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,228,599,259.66/185,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,557.16

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