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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,624.73, 255,968.46 and 110,158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,624.73, 255,968.46 and 110,158.65 is: 151,904.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,624.73 : 255,968.46 = 110,158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,624.73/255,968.46 = 110,158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,624.73x = 255,968.46 × 110,158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,624.73x = 28,197,139,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,197,139,996.18/185,624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,904.01

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