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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,357.12, 277,993.04 and 110,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,357.12, 277,993.04 and 110,498.40 is: 165,722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,357.12 : 277,993.04 = 110,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,357.12/277,993.04 = 110,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,357.12x = 277,993.04 × 110,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,357.12x = 30,717,786,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,717,786,131.14/185,357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,722.18

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