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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,259.71, 278,261.55 and 110,525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,259.71, 278,261.55 and 110,525.87 is: 166,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,259.71 : 278,261.55 = 110,525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,259.71/278,261.55 = 110,525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,259.71x = 278,261.55 × 110,525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,259.71x = 30,755,098,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,755,098,509.99/185,259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,010.73

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