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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,335.15, 277,897.41 and 72,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,335.15, 277,897.41 and 72,954.50 is: 109,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,335.15 : 277,897.41 = 72,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,335.15/277,897.41 = 72,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,335.15x = 277,897.41 × 72,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,335.15x = 20,273,866,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,866,233.07/185,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,390.29

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