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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,844.84, 278,422.38 and 125,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,844.84, 278,422.38 and 125,844.36 is: 188,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,844.84 : 278,422.38 = 125,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,844.84/278,422.38 = 125,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,844.84x = 278,422.38 × 125,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,844.84x = 35,037,886,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,037,886,220.78/185,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,533.01

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