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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,301.26, 278,323.80 and 110,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,301.26, 278,323.80 and 110,567.24 is: 166,072.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,301.26 : 278,323.80 = 110,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,301.26/278,323.80 = 110,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,301.26x = 278,323.80 × 110,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,301.26x = 30,773,494,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773,494,392.31/185,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,072.77

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