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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,924.73, 256,488.63 and 134,825.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,924.73, 256,488.63 and 134,825.38 is: 185,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,924.73 : 256,488.63 = 134,825.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,924.73/256,488.63 = 134,825.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,924.73x = 256,488.63 × 134,825.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,924.73x = 34,581,175,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581,175,858.61/185,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,995.56

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