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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,667.08, 278,414.22 and 67,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,667.08, 278,414.22 and 67,333.64 is: 100,969.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,667.08 : 278,414.22 = 67,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,667.08/278,414.22 = 67,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,667.08x = 278,414.22 × 67,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,667.08x = 18,746,642,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746,642,860.36/185,667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,969.13

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