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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,444.79, 279,911.09 and 110,681.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,444.79, 279,911.09 and 110,681.64 is: 166,167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,444.79 : 279,911.09 = 110,681.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,444.79/279,911.09 = 110,681.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,444.79x = 279,911.09 × 110,681.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,444.79x = 30,981,018,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,981,018,772.09/186,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,167.26

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