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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,787.98, 256,387.91 and 109,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,787.98, 256,387.91 and 109,309.96 is: 150,848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,787.98 : 256,387.91 = 109,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,787.98/256,387.91 = 109,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,787.98x = 256,387.91 × 109,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,787.98x = 28,025,752,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,025,752,186.58/185,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,848.04

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