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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,324.92, 277,987.38 and 45,082.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,324.92, 277,987.38 and 45,082.33 is: 67,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,324.92 : 277,987.38 = 45,082.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,324.92/277,987.38 = 45,082.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,324.92x = 277,987.38 × 45,082.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,324.92x = 12,532,318,801.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532,318,801.00/185,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,623.50

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