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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,244, 277,865.76 and 45,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,244, 277,865.76 and 45,002.40 is: 67,503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,244 : 277,865.76 = 45,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,244/277,865.76 = 45,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,244x = 277,865.76 × 45,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,244x = 12,504,626,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504,626,077.82/185,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,503.54

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