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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,806.76, 277,214.46 and 60,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,806.76, 277,214.46 and 60,157.48 is: 90,237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,806.76 : 277,214.46 = 60,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,806.76/277,214.46 = 60,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,806.76x = 277,214.46 × 60,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,806.76x = 16,676,523,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,523,333.16/184,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,237.63

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