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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,803.39, 256,409.72 and 110,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,803.39, 256,409.72 and 110,350.27 is: 152,283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,803.39 : 256,409.72 = 110,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,803.39/256,409.72 = 110,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,803.39x = 256,409.72 × 110,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,803.39x = 28,294,881,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,881,832.62/185,803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,283.99

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