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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,964.40, 256,696.68 and 110,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,964.40, 256,696.68 and 110,512 is: 152,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,964.40 : 256,696.68 = 110,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,964.40/256,696.68 = 110,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,964.40x = 256,696.68 × 110,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,964.40x = 28,368,063,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368,063,500.16/185,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,545.67

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