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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,298.26, 278,319.30 and 110,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,298.26, 278,319.30 and 110,564.24 is: 166,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,298.26 : 278,319.30 = 110,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,298.26/278,319.30 = 110,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,298.26x = 278,319.30 × 110,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,298.26x = 30,772,161,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,772,161,881.83/185,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,068.27

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