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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,259.21, 278,260.80 and 110,525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,259.21, 278,260.80 and 110,525.37 is: 166,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,259.21 : 278,260.80 = 110,525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,259.21/278,260.80 = 110,525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,259.21x = 278,260.80 × 110,525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,259.21x = 30,754,877,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754,877,876.50/185,259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,009.98

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