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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,621.63, 278,437.91 and 45,380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,621.63, 278,437.91 and 45,380.25 is: 68,071.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,621.63 : 278,437.91 = 45,380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,621.63/278,437.91 = 45,380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,621.63x = 278,437.91 × 45,380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,621.63x = 12,635,581,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635,581,738.38/185,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,071.71

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