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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,355.12, 277,990.04 and 110,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,355.12, 277,990.04 and 110,496.40 is: 165,719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,355.12 : 277,990.04 = 110,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,355.12/277,990.04 = 110,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,355.12x = 277,990.04 × 110,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,355.12x = 30,716,898,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,716,898,655.86/185,355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,719.18

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