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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,778.30, 256,395.94 and 110,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,778.30, 256,395.94 and 110,326.80 is: 152,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,778.30 : 256,395.94 = 110,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,778.30/256,395.94 = 110,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,778.30x = 256,395.94 × 110,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,778.30x = 28,287,343,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,343,593.19/185,778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,263.98

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