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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,363.16, 278,002.08 and 110,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,363.16, 278,002.08 and 110,504.40 is: 165,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,363.16 : 278,002.08 = 110,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,363.16/278,002.08 = 110,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,363.16x = 278,002.08 × 110,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,363.16x = 30,720,453,049.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,720,453,049.15/185,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,731.17

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