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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,502.12, 255,987.78 and 110,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,502.12, 255,987.78 and 110,049 is: 151,864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,502.12 : 255,987.78 = 110,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,502.12/255,987.78 = 110,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,502.12x = 255,987.78 × 110,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,502.12x = 28,171,199,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,171,199,201.22/185,502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,864.57

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