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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,932.99, 278,788.59 and 73,629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,932.99, 278,788.59 and 73,629.32 is: 110,400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,932.99 : 278,788.59 = 73,629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,932.99/278,788.59 = 73,629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,932.99x = 278,788.59 × 73,629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,932.99x = 20,527,014,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,527,014,305.46/185,932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,400.07

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