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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,943, 277,436.46 and 60,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,943, 277,436.46 and 60,284 is: 90,433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,943 : 277,436.46 = 60,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,943/277,436.46 = 60,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,943x = 277,436.46 × 60,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,943x = 16,724,979,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724,979,554.64/184,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,433.16

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