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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,992.92, 256,671.72 and 101,109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,992.92, 256,671.72 and 101,109.78 is: 139,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,992.92 : 256,671.72 = 101,109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,992.92/256,671.72 = 101,109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,992.92x = 256,671.72 × 101,109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,992.92x = 25,952,021,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,952,021,141.42/185,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,532.31

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