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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,954.16, 256,653.96 and 110,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,954.16, 256,653.96 and 110,488.08 is: 152,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,954.16 : 256,653.96 = 110,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,954.16/256,653.96 = 110,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,954.16x = 256,653.96 × 110,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,954.16x = 28,357,203,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,357,203,264.80/185,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,495.66

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