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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,754.94, 256,337.48 and 109,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,754.94, 256,337.48 and 109,278.96 is: 150,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,754.94 : 256,337.48 = 109,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,754.94/256,337.48 = 109,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,754.94x = 256,337.48 × 109,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,754.94x = 28,012,294,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012,294,137.46/185,754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,802.42

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