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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,090.59, 277,635.93 and 66,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,090.59, 277,635.93 and 66,761.92 is: 100,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,090.59 : 277,635.93 = 66,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,090.59/277,635.93 = 66,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,090.59x = 277,635.93 × 66,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,090.59x = 18,535,507,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535,507,844.47/185,090.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,142.90

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