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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,872.53, 277,308.81 and 60,213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,872.53, 277,308.81 and 60,213.53 is: 90,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,872.53 : 277,308.81 = 60,213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,872.53/277,308.81 = 60,213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,872.53x = 277,308.81 × 60,213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,872.53x = 16,697,742,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,742,350.20/184,872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,320.30

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