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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,871.53, 277,307.31 and 60,212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,871.53, 277,307.31 and 60,212.53 is: 90,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,871.53 : 277,307.31 = 60,212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,871.53/277,307.31 = 60,212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,871.53x = 277,307.31 × 60,212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,871.53x = 16,697,374,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,374,722.59/184,871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,318.80

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