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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,448.79, 277,483.87 and 110,609.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,448.79, 277,483.87 and 110,609.65 is: 165,503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,448.79 : 277,483.87 = 110,609.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,448.79/277,483.87 = 110,609.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,448.79x = 277,483.87 × 110,609.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,448.79x = 30,692,393,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,393,741.35/185,448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,503.34

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