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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,901, 277,397.58 and 53,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,901, 277,397.58 and 53,573 is: 80,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,901 : 277,397.58 = 53,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,901/277,397.58 = 53,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,901x = 277,397.58 × 53,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,901x = 14,861,020,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,861,020,553.34/184,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,372.85

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