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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,739.04, 256,188.72 and 114,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,739.04, 256,188.72 and 114,159.34 is: 157,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,739.04 : 256,188.72 = 114,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,739.04/256,188.72 = 114,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,739.04x = 256,188.72 × 114,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,739.04x = 29,246,335,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,335,190.64/185,739.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,459.28

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