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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,176.14, 277,706.97 and 66,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,176.14, 277,706.97 and 66,832.44 is: 100,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,176.14 : 277,706.97 = 66,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,176.14/277,706.97 = 66,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,176.14x = 277,706.97 × 66,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,176.14x = 18,559,834,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559,834,410.11/185,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,228.00

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