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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,773.69, 256,372.73 and 109,297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,773.69, 256,372.73 and 109,297.81 is: 150,833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,773.69 : 256,372.73 = 109,297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,773.69/256,372.73 = 109,297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,773.69x = 256,372.73 × 109,297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,773.69x = 28,020,977,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,020,977,932.72/185,773.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,833.94

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