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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,670.22, 277,005.35 and 44,428.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,670.22, 277,005.35 and 44,428.85 is: 66,643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,670.22 : 277,005.35 = 44,428.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,670.22/277,005.35 = 44,428.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,670.22x = 277,005.35 × 44,428.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,670.22x = 12,307,027,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,027,537.18/184,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,643.27

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