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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,309.42, 277,947.66 and 50,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,309.42, 277,947.66 and 50,368.64 is: 75,548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,309.42 : 277,947.66 = 50,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,309.42/277,947.66 = 50,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,309.42x = 277,947.66 × 50,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,309.42x = 13,999,845,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,999,845,625.38/185,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,548.48

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