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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,356.12, 277,991.54 and 110,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,356.12, 277,991.54 and 110,497.40 is: 165,720.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,356.12 : 277,991.54 = 110,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,356.12/277,991.54 = 110,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,356.12x = 277,991.54 × 110,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,356.12x = 30,717,342,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,717,342,392.00/185,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,720.68

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