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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,872.91, 277,309.37 and 60,213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,872.91, 277,309.37 and 60,213.91 is: 90,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,872.91 : 277,309.37 = 60,213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,872.91/277,309.37 = 60,213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,872.91x = 277,309.37 × 60,213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,872.91x = 16,697,880,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,880,904.60/184,872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,320.86

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