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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,840.70, 278,761.05 and 156,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,840.70, 278,761.05 and 156,972.30 is: 235,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,840.70 : 278,761.05 = 156,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,840.70/278,761.05 = 156,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,840.70x = 278,761.05 × 156,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,840.70x = 43,757,763,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757,763,168.92/185,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,458.45

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