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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,985.36, 278,756.57 and 129,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,985.36, 278,756.57 and 129,519.74 is: 194,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,985.36 : 278,756.57 = 129,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,985.36/278,756.57 = 129,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,985.36x = 278,756.57 × 129,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,985.36x = 36,104,476,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,104,476,428.31/185,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,125.37

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