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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,901.94, 277,227.77 and 72,512.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,901.94, 277,227.77 and 72,512.01 is: 108,718.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,901.94 : 277,227.77 = 72,512.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,901.94/277,227.77 = 72,512.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,901.94x = 277,227.77 × 72,512.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,901.94x = 20,102,342,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102,342,467.96/184,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,718.94

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