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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,923.08, 256,575.60 and 110,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,923.08, 256,575.60 and 110,457 is: 152,431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,923.08 : 256,575.60 = 110,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,923.08/256,575.60 = 110,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,923.08x = 256,575.60 × 110,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,923.08x = 28,340,571,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,340,571,049.20/185,923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,431.70

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