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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,963.40, 256,695.30 and 110,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,963.40, 256,695.30 and 110,511 is: 152,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,963.40 : 256,695.30 = 110,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,963.40/256,695.30 = 110,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,963.40x = 256,695.30 × 110,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,963.40x = 28,367,654,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,367,654,298.30/185,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,544.29

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