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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,751.04, 256,401.84 and 110,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,751.04, 256,401.84 and 110,299 is: 152,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,751.04 : 256,401.84 = 110,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,751.04/256,401.84 = 110,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,751.04x = 256,401.84 × 110,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,751.04x = 28,280,866,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280,866,550.16/185,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,251.46

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