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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,111.24, 277,666.88 and 44,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,111.24, 277,666.88 and 44,869.86 is: 67,304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,111.24 : 277,666.88 = 44,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,111.24/277,666.88 = 44,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,111.24x = 277,666.88 × 44,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,111.24x = 12,458,873,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458,873,807.89/185,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,304.80

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