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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,966.90, 256,700.13 and 110,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,966.90, 256,700.13 and 110,514.50 is: 152,549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,966.90 : 256,700.13 = 110,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,966.90/256,700.13 = 110,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,966.90x = 256,700.13 × 110,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,966.90x = 28,369,086,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,369,086,516.89/185,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,549.12

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