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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,483.96, 255,944.59 and 110,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,483.96, 255,944.59 and 110,017.88 is: 151,810.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,483.96 : 255,944.59 = 110,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,483.96/255,944.59 = 110,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,483.96x = 255,944.59 × 110,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,483.96x = 28,158,479,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158,479,634.50/185,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,810.86

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