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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,868.84, 256,520.89 and 110,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,868.84, 256,520.89 and 110,417.34 is: 152,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,868.84 : 256,520.89 = 110,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,868.84/256,520.89 = 110,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,868.84x = 256,520.89 × 110,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,868.84x = 28,324,355,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,324,355,428.21/185,868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,388.94

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