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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,913.82, 256,582.94 and 110,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,913.82, 256,582.94 and 110,462.32 is: 152,450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,913.82 : 256,582.94 = 110,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,913.82/256,582.94 = 110,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,913.82x = 256,582.94 × 110,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,913.82x = 28,342,746,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342,746,824.82/185,913.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,450.99

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