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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,905.80, 278,858.70 and 133,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,905.80, 278,858.70 and 133,417.80 is: 200,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,905.80 : 278,858.70 = 133,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,905.80/278,858.70 = 133,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,905.80x = 278,858.70 × 133,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,905.80x = 37,204,714,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204,714,264.86/185,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,126.70

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