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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,111.37, 277,609.59 and 66,767.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,111.37, 277,609.59 and 66,767.31 is: 100,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,111.37 : 277,609.59 = 66,767.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,111.37/277,609.59 = 66,767.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,111.37x = 277,609.59 × 66,767.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,111.37x = 18,535,245,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535,245,554.50/185,111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,130.24

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