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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,214.81, 277,840.82 and 50,281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,214.81, 277,840.82 and 50,281.17 is: 75,426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,214.81 : 277,840.82 = 50,281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,214.81/277,840.82 = 50,281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,214.81x = 277,840.82 × 50,281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,214.81x = 13,970,161,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970,161,503.36/185,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,426.81

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