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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,282.78, 277,924.17 and 45,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,282.78, 277,924.17 and 45,041 is: 67,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,282.78 : 277,924.17 = 45,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,282.78/277,924.17 = 45,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,282.78x = 277,924.17 × 45,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,282.78x = 12,517,982,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,982,540.97/185,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,561.50

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