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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,316.26, 277,971.14 and 45,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,316.26, 277,971.14 and 45,076.10 is: 67,613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,316.26 : 277,971.14 = 45,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,316.26/277,971.14 = 45,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,316.26x = 277,971.14 × 45,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,316.26x = 12,529,853,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529,853,626.59/185,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,613.35

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