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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,445.24, 278,044.98 and 67,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,445.24, 278,044.98 and 67,101 is: 100,607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,445.24 : 278,044.98 = 67,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,445.24/278,044.98 = 67,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,445.24x = 278,044.98 × 67,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,445.24x = 18,657,096,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657,096,202.98/185,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,607.04

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