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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,212.70, 277,819.35 and 44,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,212.70, 277,819.35 and 44,971.32 is: 67,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,212.70 : 277,819.35 = 44,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,212.70/277,819.35 = 44,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,212.70x = 277,819.35 × 44,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,212.70x = 12,493,902,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493,902,891.04/185,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,457.05

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