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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,326.56, 277,989.81 and 45,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,326.56, 277,989.81 and 45,083.97 is: 67,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,326.56 : 277,989.81 = 45,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,326.56/277,989.81 = 45,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,326.56x = 277,989.81 × 45,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,326.56x = 12,532,884,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532,884,254.35/185,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,625.95

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