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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,901.30, 278,544.15 and 106,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,901.30, 278,544.15 and 106,877.70 is: 160,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,901.30 : 278,544.15 = 106,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,901.30/278,544.15 = 106,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,901.30x = 278,544.15 × 106,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,901.30x = 29,770,158,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,770,158,100.46/185,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,139.59

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