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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,951.20, 278,924.34 and 45,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,951.20, 278,924.34 and 45,711.04 is: 68,565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,951.20 : 278,924.34 = 45,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,951.20/278,924.34 = 45,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,951.20x = 278,924.34 × 45,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,951.20x = 12,749,921,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,749,921,662.71/185,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,565.96

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