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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,869.36, 278,804.45 and 45,628.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,869.36, 278,804.45 and 45,628.39 is: 68,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,869.36 : 278,804.45 = 45,628.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,869.36/278,804.45 = 45,628.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,869.36x = 278,804.45 × 45,628.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,869.36x = 12,721,398,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,721,398,178.34/185,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,442.69

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