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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,322.90, 277,981.92 and 45,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,322.90, 277,981.92 and 45,081.66 is: 67,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,322.90 : 277,981.92 = 45,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,322.90/277,981.92 = 45,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,322.90x = 277,981.92 × 45,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,322.90x = 12,531,886,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531,886,403.59/185,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,621.90

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