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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,789.61, 278,682.86 and 110,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,789.61, 278,682.86 and 110,410.56 is: 165,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,789.61 : 278,682.86 = 110,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,789.61/278,682.86 = 110,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,789.61x = 278,682.86 × 110,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,789.61x = 30,769,530,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,769,530,635.00/185,789.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,614.92

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