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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,965.15, 256,697.73 and 110,512.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,965.15, 256,697.73 and 110,512.75 is: 152,546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,965.15 : 256,697.73 = 110,512.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,965.15/256,697.73 = 110,512.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,965.15x = 256,697.73 × 110,512.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,965.15x = 28,368,372,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368,372,061.06/185,965.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,546.71

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