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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,867.91, 277,301.86 and 60,208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,867.91, 277,301.86 and 60,208.91 is: 90,313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,867.91 : 277,301.86 = 60,208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,867.91/277,301.86 = 60,208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,867.91x = 277,301.86 × 60,208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,867.91x = 16,696,042,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,696,042,731.57/184,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,313.36

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