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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,872.54, 277,308.80 and 60,213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,872.54, 277,308.80 and 60,213.54 is: 90,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,872.54 : 277,308.80 = 60,213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,872.54/277,308.80 = 60,213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,872.54x = 277,308.80 × 60,213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,872.54x = 16,697,744,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,744,220.08/184,872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,320.31

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