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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,266.72, 278,272.05 and 110,532.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,266.72, 278,272.05 and 110,532.67 is: 166,020.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,266.72 : 278,272.05 = 110,532.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,266.72/278,272.05 = 110,532.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,266.72x = 278,272.05 × 110,532.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,266.72x = 30,758,152,672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,758,152,672.87/185,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,020.93

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