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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,753.52, 278,826.84 and 115,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,753.52, 278,826.84 and 115,682.04 is: 173,645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,753.52 : 278,826.84 = 115,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,753.52/278,826.84 = 115,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,753.52x = 278,826.84 × 115,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,753.52x = 32,255,257,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,257,657.95/185,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,645.47

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