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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,930.96, 256,606.56 and 110,479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,930.96, 256,606.56 and 110,479.52 is: 152,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,930.96 : 256,606.56 = 110,479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,930.96/256,606.56 = 110,479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,930.96x = 256,606.56 × 110,479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,930.96x = 28,349,769,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,769,577.65/185,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,474.71

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