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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,995.94, 256,698.14 and 109,522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,995.94, 256,698.14 and 109,522.15 is: 151,154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,995.94 : 256,698.14 = 109,522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,995.94/256,698.14 = 109,522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,995.94x = 256,698.14 × 109,522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,995.94x = 28,114,132,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,114,132,164.39/185,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,154.55

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