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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,778.80, 256,396.62 and 110,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,778.80, 256,396.62 and 110,327.30 is: 152,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,778.80 : 256,396.62 = 110,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,778.80/256,396.62 = 110,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,778.80x = 256,396.62 × 110,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,778.80x = 28,287,546,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,546,813.73/185,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,264.67

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