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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,277.22, 277,913.64 and 45,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,277.22, 277,913.64 and 45,035.98 is: 67,553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,277.22 : 277,913.64 = 45,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,277.22/277,913.64 = 45,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,277.22x = 277,913.64 × 45,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,277.22x = 12,516,113,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516,113,132.77/185,277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,553.44

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