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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,200.26, 277,609.70 and 72,834.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,200.26, 277,609.70 and 72,834.93 is: 109,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,200.26 : 277,609.70 = 72,834.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,200.26/277,609.70 = 72,834.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,200.26x = 277,609.70 × 72,834.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,200.26x = 20,219,682,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,219,682,702.65/185,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,177.40

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