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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,737.29, 278,605.31 and 126,425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,737.29, 278,605.31 and 126,425.85 is: 189,638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,737.29 : 278,605.31 = 126,425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,737.29/278,605.31 = 126,425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,737.29x = 278,605.31 × 126,425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,737.29x = 35,222,912,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222,912,499.13/185,737.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,638.35

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