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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,801.47, 256,362.10 and 109,323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,801.47, 256,362.10 and 109,323.91 is: 150,841.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,801.47 : 256,362.10 = 109,323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,801.47/256,362.10 = 109,323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,801.47x = 256,362.10 × 109,323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,801.47x = 28,026,507,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,026,507,147.81/185,801.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,841.15

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