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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,501.12, 255,986.40 and 110,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,501.12, 255,986.40 and 110,048 is: 151,863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,501.12 : 255,986.40 = 110,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,501.12/255,986.40 = 110,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,501.12x = 255,986.40 × 110,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,501.12x = 28,170,791,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170,791,347.20/185,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,863.19

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