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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,511.58, 278,278.42 and 71,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,511.58, 278,278.42 and 71,660.26 is: 107,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,511.58 : 278,278.42 = 71,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,511.58/278,278.42 = 71,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,511.58x = 278,278.42 × 71,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,511.58x = 19,941,503,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941,503,929.59/185,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,494.66

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