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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,989.26, 277,376.19 and 72,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,989.26, 277,376.19 and 72,537.68 is: 108,764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,989.26 : 277,376.19 = 72,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,989.26/277,376.19 = 72,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,989.26x = 277,376.19 × 72,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,989.26x = 20,120,225,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120,225,309.84/184,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,764.29

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