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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,930.58, 256,586.04 and 110,464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,930.58, 256,586.04 and 110,464.50 is: 152,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,930.58 : 256,586.04 = 110,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,930.58/256,586.04 = 110,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,930.58x = 256,586.04 × 110,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,930.58x = 28,343,648,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343,648,615.58/185,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,442.10

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