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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,258.21, 278,259.30 and 110,524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,258.21, 278,259.30 and 110,524.37 is: 166,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,258.21 : 278,259.30 = 110,524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,258.21/278,259.30 = 110,524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,258.21x = 278,259.30 × 110,524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,258.21x = 30,754,432,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754,432,437.84/185,258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,008.48

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