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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,411.79, 277,428.74 and 110,572.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,411.79, 277,428.74 and 110,572.65 is: 165,448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,411.79 : 277,428.74 = 110,572.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,411.79/277,428.74 = 110,572.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,411.79x = 277,428.74 × 110,572.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,411.79x = 30,676,030,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676,030,415.10/185,411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,448.11

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