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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,265.22, 278,269.80 and 110,531.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,265.22, 278,269.80 and 110,531.17 is: 166,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,265.22 : 278,269.80 = 110,531.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,265.22/278,269.80 = 110,531.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,265.22x = 278,269.80 × 110,531.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,265.22x = 30,757,486,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757,486,569.67/185,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,018.68

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