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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,503.08, 255,970.98 and 110,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,503.08, 255,970.98 and 110,037 is: 151,837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,503.08 : 255,970.98 = 110,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,503.08/255,970.98 = 110,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,503.08x = 255,970.98 × 110,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,503.08x = 28,166,278,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,278,726.26/185,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,837.26

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