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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,296.26, 278,316.30 and 110,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,296.26, 278,316.30 and 110,562.24 is: 166,065.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,296.26 : 278,316.30 = 110,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,296.26/278,316.30 = 110,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,296.26x = 278,316.30 × 110,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,296.26x = 30,771,273,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,771,273,556.51/185,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,065.27

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