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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,672.87, 278,464.66 and 85,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,672.87, 278,464.66 and 85,737.05 is: 128,584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,672.87 : 278,464.66 = 85,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,672.87/278,464.66 = 85,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,672.87x = 278,464.66 × 85,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,672.87x = 23,874,738,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,874,738,477.65/185,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,584.96

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