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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,922.36, 278,998.02 and 73,583.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,922.36, 278,998.02 and 73,583.46 is: 110,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,922.36 : 278,998.02 = 73,583.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,922.36/278,998.02 = 73,583.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,922.36x = 278,998.02 × 73,583.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,922.36x = 20,529,639,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,529,639,644.75/185,922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,420.50

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