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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,063.66, 277,597.76 and 65,124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,063.66, 277,597.76 and 65,124.19 is: 97,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,063.66 : 277,597.76 = 65,124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,063.66/277,597.76 = 65,124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,063.66x = 277,597.76 × 65,124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,063.66x = 18,078,327,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078,327,552.20/185,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,687.08

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