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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,991, 256,666.97 and 101,107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,991, 256,666.97 and 101,107.46 is: 139,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,991 : 256,666.97 = 101,107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,991/256,666.97 = 101,107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,991x = 256,666.97 × 101,107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,991x = 25,950,943,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,950,943,613.72/185,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,527.95

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