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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,334.96, 277,999.92 and 45,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,334.96, 277,999.92 and 45,093.72 is: 67,639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,334.96 : 277,999.92 = 45,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,334.96/277,999.92 = 45,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,334.96x = 277,999.92 × 45,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,334.96x = 12,536,050,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,536,050,552.50/185,334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,639.97

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