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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,819.04, 256,467.60 and 110,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,819.04, 256,467.60 and 110,352.96 is: 152,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,819.04 : 256,467.60 = 110,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,819.04/256,467.60 = 110,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,819.04x = 256,467.60 × 110,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,819.04x = 28,301,958,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301,958,804.10/185,819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,309.25

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