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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,617.98, 255,959.19 and 110,151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,617.98, 255,959.19 and 110,151.90 is: 151,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,617.98 : 255,959.19 = 110,151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,617.98/255,959.19 = 110,151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,617.98x = 255,959.19 × 110,151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,617.98x = 28,194,391,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194,391,100.96/185,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,894.72

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