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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,744.16, 277,145.44 and 60,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,744.16, 277,145.44 and 60,056 is: 90,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,744.16 : 277,145.44 = 60,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,744.16/277,145.44 = 60,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,744.16x = 277,145.44 × 60,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,744.16x = 16,644,246,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,644,246,544.64/184,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,093.49

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