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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,335.92, 278,003.88 and 45,093.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,335.92, 278,003.88 and 45,093.33 is: 67,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,335.92 : 278,003.88 = 45,093.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,335.92/278,003.88 = 45,093.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,335.92x = 278,003.88 × 45,093.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,335.92x = 12,536,120,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,536,120,702.12/185,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,640.00

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