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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,273.91, 277,950.01 and 71,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,273.91, 277,950.01 and 71,424.63 is: 107,152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,273.91 : 277,950.01 = 71,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,273.91/277,950.01 = 71,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,273.91x = 277,950.01 × 71,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,273.91x = 19,852,476,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852,476,622.75/185,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,152.04

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