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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,758.36, 256,351.62 and 109,282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,758.36, 256,351.62 and 109,282.84 is: 150,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,758.36 : 256,351.62 = 109,282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,758.36/256,351.62 = 109,282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,758.36x = 256,351.62 × 109,282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,758.36x = 28,014,833,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,833,072.20/185,758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,813.31

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