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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,973.16, 256,623.78 and 110,507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,973.16, 256,623.78 and 110,507.08 is: 152,488.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,973.16 : 256,623.78 = 110,507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,973.16/256,623.78 = 110,507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,973.16x = 256,623.78 × 110,507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,973.16x = 28,358,744,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358,744,586.36/185,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,488.37

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