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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,804.39, 256,411.10 and 110,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,804.39, 256,411.10 and 110,351.27 is: 152,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,804.39 : 256,411.10 = 110,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,804.39/256,411.10 = 110,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,804.39x = 256,411.10 × 110,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,804.39x = 28,295,290,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,295,290,527.10/185,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,285.37

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