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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,912.56, 256,581.21 and 110,461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,912.56, 256,581.21 and 110,461.06 is: 152,449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,912.56 : 256,581.21 = 110,461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,912.56/256,581.21 = 110,461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,912.56x = 256,581.21 × 110,461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,912.56x = 28,342,232,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342,232,432.68/185,912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,449.26

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