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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,921.19, 277,389.70 and 72,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,921.19, 277,389.70 and 72,625.76 is: 108,941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,921.19 : 277,389.70 = 72,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,921.19/277,389.70 = 72,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,921.19x = 277,389.70 × 72,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,921.19x = 20,145,636,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145,636,210.16/184,921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,941.74

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