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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,826.25, 256,440.90 and 109,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,826.25, 256,440.90 and 109,348.30 is: 150,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,826.25 : 256,440.90 = 109,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,826.25/256,440.90 = 109,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,826.25x = 256,440.90 × 109,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,826.25x = 28,041,376,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041,376,465.47/185,826.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,901.05

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