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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,782.91, 256,380.89 and 109,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,782.91, 256,380.89 and 109,304.88 is: 150,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,782.91 : 256,380.89 = 109,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,782.91/256,380.89 = 109,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,782.91x = 256,380.89 × 109,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,782.91x = 28,023,681,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,681,869.22/185,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,841.01

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