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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,845.26, 278,756.61 and 65,908.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,845.26, 278,756.61 and 65,908.17 is: 98,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,845.26 : 278,756.61 = 65,908.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,845.26/278,756.61 = 65,908.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,845.26x = 278,756.61 × 65,908.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,845.26x = 18,372,338,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,338,040.50/185,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,858.25

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