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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,295.25, 278,314.80 and 110,561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,295.25, 278,314.80 and 110,561.23 is: 166,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,295.25 : 278,314.80 = 110,561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,295.25/278,314.80 = 110,561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,295.25x = 278,314.80 × 110,561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,295.25x = 30,770,826,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,770,826,615.20/185,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,063.76

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