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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,111.36, 277,664.58 and 44,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,111.36, 277,664.58 and 44,871.20 is: 67,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,111.36 : 277,664.58 = 44,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,111.36/277,664.58 = 44,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,111.36x = 277,664.58 × 44,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,111.36x = 12,459,142,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,459,142,902.10/185,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,306.20

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