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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,573.30, 278,001.72 and 110,753.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,573.30, 278,001.72 and 110,753.19 is: 165,915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,573.30 : 278,001.72 = 110,753.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,573.30/278,001.72 = 110,753.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,573.30x = 278,001.72 × 110,753.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,573.30x = 30,789,577,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,789,577,315.49/185,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,915.99

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