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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,614.20, 278,425.62 and 45,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,614.20, 278,425.62 and 45,374.04 is: 68,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,614.20 : 278,425.62 = 45,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,614.20/278,425.62 = 45,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,614.20x = 278,425.62 × 45,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,614.20x = 12,633,295,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633,295,218.90/185,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,062.12

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