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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,088.74, 277,633.83 and 44,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,088.74, 277,633.83 and 44,847.14 is: 67,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,088.74 : 277,633.83 = 44,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,088.74/277,633.83 = 44,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,088.74x = 277,633.83 × 44,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,088.74x = 12,451,083,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,083,242.75/185,088.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,270.88

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