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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,931.96, 256,607.94 and 110,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,931.96, 256,607.94 and 110,480.52 is: 152,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,931.96 : 256,607.94 = 110,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,931.96/256,607.94 = 110,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,931.96x = 256,607.94 × 110,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,931.96x = 28,350,178,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,178,647.33/185,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,476.09

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