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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,069.32, 277,603.26 and 44,827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,069.32, 277,603.26 and 44,827.72 is: 67,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,069.32 : 277,603.26 = 44,827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,069.32/277,603.26 = 44,827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,069.32x = 277,603.26 × 44,827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,069.32x = 12,444,321,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444,321,210.37/185,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,241.41

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