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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,033.13, 279,049.66 and 45,791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,033.13, 279,049.66 and 45,791.75 is: 68,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,033.13 : 279,049.66 = 45,791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,033.13/279,049.66 = 45,791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,033.13x = 279,049.66 × 45,791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,033.13x = 12,778,172,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,778,172,851.45/186,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,687.62

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