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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,265.72, 278,270.55 and 110,531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,265.72, 278,270.55 and 110,531.67 is: 166,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,265.72 : 278,270.55 = 110,531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,265.72/278,270.55 = 110,531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,265.72x = 278,270.55 × 110,531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,265.72x = 30,757,708,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757,708,603.32/185,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,019.43

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