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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,293.24, 278,311.82 and 110,559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,293.24, 278,311.82 and 110,559.24 is: 166,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,293.24 : 278,311.82 = 110,559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,293.24/278,311.82 = 110,559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,293.24x = 278,311.82 × 110,559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,293.24x = 30,769,943,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,769,943,302.22/185,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,060.80

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