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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,755.97, 278,633.95 and 45,513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,755.97, 278,633.95 and 45,513.38 is: 68,270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,755.97 : 278,633.95 = 45,513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,755.97/278,633.95 = 45,513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,755.97x = 278,633.95 × 45,513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,755.97x = 12,681,571,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,681,571,454.08/185,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,270.06

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