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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,365.16, 278,005.08 and 110,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,365.16, 278,005.08 and 110,506.40 is: 165,734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,365.16 : 278,005.08 = 110,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,365.16/278,005.08 = 110,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,365.16x = 278,005.08 × 110,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,365.16x = 30,721,340,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,721,340,572.51/185,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,734.17

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