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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,364.16, 278,003.58 and 110,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,364.16, 278,003.58 and 110,505.40 is: 165,732.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,364.16 : 278,003.58 = 110,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,364.16/278,003.58 = 110,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,364.16x = 278,003.58 × 110,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,364.16x = 30,720,896,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,720,896,809.33/185,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,732.67

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