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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,896, 277,365.87 and 60,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,896, 277,365.87 and 60,237 is: 90,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,896 : 277,365.87 = 60,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,896/277,365.87 = 60,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,896x = 277,365.87 × 60,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,896x = 16,707,687,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707,687,911.19/184,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,362.62

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