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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,348.63, 278,022.98 and 45,107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,348.63, 278,022.98 and 45,107.26 is: 67,660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,348.63 : 278,022.98 = 45,107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,348.63/278,022.98 = 45,107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,348.63x = 278,022.98 × 45,107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,348.63x = 12,540,853,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540,853,229.18/185,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,660.89

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