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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,389.68, 278,106.12 and 67,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,389.68, 278,106.12 and 67,116.72 is: 100,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,389.68 : 278,106.12 = 67,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,389.68/278,106.12 = 67,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,389.68x = 278,106.12 × 67,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,389.68x = 18,665,570,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665,570,586.33/185,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,682.90

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