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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,427.24, 278,138.73 and 45,185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,427.24, 278,138.73 and 45,185.87 is: 67,778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,427.24 : 278,138.73 = 45,185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,427.24/278,138.73 = 45,185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,427.24x = 278,138.73 × 45,185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,427.24x = 12,567,939,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,939,105.05/185,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,778.28

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