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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,924.08, 256,575.12 and 101,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,924.08, 256,575.12 and 101,041.15 is: 139,436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,924.08 : 256,575.12 = 101,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,924.08/256,575.12 = 101,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,924.08x = 256,575.12 × 101,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,924.08x = 25,924,645,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,924,645,186.19/185,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,436.73

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