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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,607.27, 278,052.17 and 110,787.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,607.27, 278,052.17 and 110,787.03 is: 165,966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,607.27 : 278,052.17 = 110,787.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,607.27/278,052.17 = 110,787.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,607.27x = 278,052.17 × 110,787.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,607.27x = 30,804,573,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804,573,545.42/185,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,966.42

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