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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,263.21, 278,266.80 and 110,529.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,263.21, 278,266.80 and 110,529.37 is: 166,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,263.21 : 278,266.80 = 110,529.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,263.21/278,266.80 = 110,529.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,263.21x = 278,266.80 × 110,529.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,263.21x = 30,756,652,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,756,652,704.58/185,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,015.98

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