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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,842, 277,271.10 and 60,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,842, 277,271.10 and 60,183 is: 90,277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,842 : 277,271.10 = 60,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,842/277,271.10 = 60,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,842x = 277,271.10 × 60,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,842x = 16,687,006,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687,006,611.30/184,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,277.14

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