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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,904, 277,402.08 and 53,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,904, 277,402.08 and 53,576 is: 80,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,904 : 277,402.08 = 53,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,904/277,402.08 = 53,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,904x = 277,402.08 × 53,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,904x = 14,862,093,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,093,838.08/184,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,377.35

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