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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,819.79, 256,468.64 and 110,353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,819.79, 256,468.64 and 110,353.71 is: 152,310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,819.79 : 256,468.64 = 110,353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,819.79/256,468.64 = 110,353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,819.79x = 256,468.64 × 110,353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,819.79x = 28,302,265,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,265,370.89/185,819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,310.29

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