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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,300.24, 278,322.32 and 110,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,300.24, 278,322.32 and 110,566.24 is: 166,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,300.24 : 278,322.32 = 110,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,300.24/278,322.32 = 110,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,300.24x = 278,322.32 × 110,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,300.24x = 30,773,052,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773,052,430.48/185,300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,071.30

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