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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,326.92, 277,990.38 and 45,084.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,326.92, 277,990.38 and 45,084.33 is: 67,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,326.92 : 277,990.38 = 45,084.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,326.92/277,990.38 = 45,084.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,326.92x = 277,990.38 × 45,084.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,326.92x = 12,533,010,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,533,010,028.75/185,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,626.50

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