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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,325.53, 277,882.95 and 72,944.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,325.53, 277,882.95 and 72,944.83 is: 109,375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,325.53 : 277,882.95 = 72,944.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,325.53/277,882.95 = 72,944.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,325.53x = 277,882.95 × 72,944.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,325.53x = 20,270,125,168.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,270,125,168.55/185,325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,375.79

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