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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,870.67, 277,306.01 and 60,211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,870.67, 277,306.01 and 60,211.67 is: 90,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,870.67 : 277,306.01 = 60,211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,870.67/277,306.01 = 60,211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,870.67x = 277,306.01 × 60,211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,870.67x = 16,697,056,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,056,275.55/184,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,317.50

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