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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,238.62, 277,857.90 and 44,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,238.62, 277,857.90 and 44,996.30 is: 67,494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,238.62 : 277,857.90 = 44,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,238.62/277,857.90 = 44,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,238.62x = 277,857.90 × 44,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,238.62x = 12,502,577,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502,577,425.77/185,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,494.44

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