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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,263.71, 278,267.55 and 110,529.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,263.71, 278,267.55 and 110,529.87 is: 166,016.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,263.71 : 278,267.55 = 110,529.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,263.71/278,267.55 = 110,529.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,263.71x = 278,267.55 × 110,529.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,263.71x = 30,756,876,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,756,876,126.72/185,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,016.73

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