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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,706.64, 278,557.22 and 45,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,706.64, 278,557.22 and 45,465.26 is: 68,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,706.64 : 278,557.22 = 45,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,706.64/278,557.22 = 45,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,706.64x = 278,557.22 × 45,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,706.64x = 12,664,676,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664,676,432.18/185,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,197.22

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