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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,974.80, 256,642.20 and 101,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,974.80, 256,642.20 and 101,094 is: 139,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,974.80 : 256,642.20 = 101,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,974.80/256,642.20 = 101,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,974.80x = 256,642.20 × 101,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,974.80x = 25,944,986,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944,986,566.80/185,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,508.08

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