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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,908, 256,546.02 and 101,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,908, 256,546.02 and 101,023.24 is: 139,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,908 : 256,546.02 = 101,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,908/256,546.02 = 101,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,908x = 256,546.02 × 101,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,908x = 25,917,110,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917,110,149.50/185,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,408.26

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