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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,427.33, 277,953.41 and 73,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,427.33, 277,953.41 and 73,063.86 is: 109,521.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,427.33 : 277,953.41 = 73,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,427.33/277,953.41 = 73,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,427.33x = 277,953.41 × 73,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,427.33x = 20,308,348,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,308,348,669.44/185,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,521.87

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