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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,021.72, 277,533.95 and 44,780.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,021.72, 277,533.95 and 44,780.34 is: 67,170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,021.72 : 277,533.95 = 44,780.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,021.72/277,533.95 = 44,780.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,021.72x = 277,533.95 × 44,780.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,021.72x = 12,428,065,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428,065,459.39/185,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,170.85

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