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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,774.79, 256,391.10 and 110,323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,774.79, 256,391.10 and 110,323.29 is: 152,259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,774.79 : 256,391.10 = 110,323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,774.79/256,391.10 = 110,323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,774.79x = 256,391.10 × 110,323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,774.79x = 28,285,909,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285,909,678.72/185,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,259.14

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