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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,798.40, 278,535.60 and 126,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,798.40, 278,535.60 and 126,441.60 is: 189,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,798.40 : 278,535.60 = 126,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,798.40/278,535.60 = 126,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,798.40x = 278,535.60 × 126,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,798.40x = 35,218,486,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218,486,920.96/185,798.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,552.15

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