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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,643.12, 256,161.24 and 110,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,643.12, 256,161.24 and 110,221.68 is: 152,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,643.12 : 256,161.24 = 110,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,643.12/256,161.24 = 110,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,643.12x = 256,161.24 × 110,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,643.12x = 28,234,522,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234,522,223.68/185,643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,090.32

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