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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,297.26, 278,317.80 and 110,563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,297.26, 278,317.80 and 110,563.24 is: 166,066.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,297.26 : 278,317.80 = 110,563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,297.26/278,317.80 = 110,563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,297.26x = 278,317.80 × 110,563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,297.26x = 30,771,717,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,771,717,717.67/185,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,066.77

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