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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,441.38, 278,159.19 and 74,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,441.38, 278,159.19 and 74,630.50 is: 111,944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,441.38 : 278,159.19 = 74,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,441.38/278,159.19 = 74,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,441.38x = 278,159.19 × 74,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,441.38x = 20,759,159,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759,159,429.30/185,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,944.59

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