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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,447.79, 277,482.37 and 110,608.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,447.79, 277,482.37 and 110,608.65 is: 165,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,447.79 : 277,482.37 = 110,608.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,447.79/277,482.37 = 110,608.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,447.79x = 277,482.37 × 110,608.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,447.79x = 30,691,950,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,691,950,344.50/185,447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,501.84

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