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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,264.21, 278,268.30 and 110,530.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,264.21, 278,268.30 and 110,530.37 is: 166,017.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,264.21 : 278,268.30 = 110,530.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,264.21/278,268.30 = 110,530.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,264.21x = 278,268.30 × 110,530.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,264.21x = 30,757,096,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757,096,766.93/185,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,017.48

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