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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,411.69, 277,952.59 and 67,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,411.69, 277,952.59 and 67,056.72 is: 100,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,411.69 : 277,952.59 = 67,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,411.69/277,952.59 = 67,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,411.69x = 277,952.59 × 67,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,411.69x = 18,638,589,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,589,000.90/185,411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,525.43

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