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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,985.24, 256,706.70 and 114,429.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,985.24, 256,706.70 and 114,429.33 is: 157,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,985.24 : 256,706.70 = 114,429.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,985.24/256,706.70 = 114,429.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,985.24x = 256,706.70 × 114,429.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,985.24x = 29,374,775,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,374,775,258.40/185,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,941.44

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