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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,540.08, 256,049.76 and 110,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,540.08, 256,049.76 and 110,089.12 is: 151,925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,540.08 : 256,049.76 = 110,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,540.08/256,049.76 = 110,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,540.08x = 256,049.76 × 110,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,540.08x = 28,188,292,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,188,292,754.61/185,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,925.63

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