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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,215.63, 277,821.42 and 44,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,215.63, 277,821.42 and 44,974.39 is: 67,461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,215.63 : 277,821.42 = 44,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,215.63/277,821.42 = 44,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,215.63x = 277,821.42 × 44,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,215.63x = 12,494,848,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,494,848,893.43/185,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,461.09

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