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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,189.92, 277,701.92 and 110,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,189.92, 277,701.92 and 110,345.44 is: 165,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,189.92 : 277,701.92 = 110,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,189.92/277,701.92 = 110,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,189.92x = 277,701.92 × 110,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,189.92x = 30,643,140,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643,140,551.24/185,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,468.73

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