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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,262.71, 278,266.05 and 110,528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,262.71, 278,266.05 and 110,528.87 is: 166,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,262.71 : 278,266.05 = 110,528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,262.71/278,266.05 = 110,528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,262.71x = 278,266.05 × 110,528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,262.71x = 30,756,430,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,756,430,674.53/185,262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,015.23

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