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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,445.79, 277,479.37 and 110,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,445.79, 277,479.37 and 110,606.65 is: 165,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,445.79 : 277,479.37 = 110,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,445.79/277,479.37 = 110,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,445.79x = 277,479.37 × 110,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,445.79x = 30,691,063,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,691,063,559.81/185,445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,498.84

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