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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,015.60, 277,524.76 and 44,774.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,015.60, 277,524.76 and 44,774.22 is: 67,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,015.60 : 277,524.76 = 44,774.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,015.60/277,524.76 = 44,774.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,015.60x = 277,524.76 × 44,774.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,015.60x = 12,425,954,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,954,659.69/185,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,161.66

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