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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,391.68, 278,109.12 and 67,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,391.68, 278,109.12 and 67,118.72 is: 100,685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,391.68 : 278,109.12 = 67,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,391.68/278,109.12 = 67,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,391.68x = 278,109.12 × 67,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,391.68x = 18,666,328,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666,328,154.73/185,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,685.90

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