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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,553.78, 277,972.47 and 110,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,553.78, 277,972.47 and 110,733.72 is: 165,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,553.78 : 277,972.47 = 110,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,553.78/277,972.47 = 110,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,553.78x = 277,972.47 × 110,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,553.78x = 30,780,925,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780,925,660.69/185,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,886.82

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