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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,050.56, 277,406.88 and 72,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,050.56, 277,406.88 and 72,649.92 is: 108,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,050.56 : 277,406.88 = 72,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,050.56/277,406.88 = 72,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,050.56x = 277,406.88 × 72,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,050.56x = 20,153,587,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,587,639.45/185,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,908.55

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