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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,982.88, 277,503.12 and 60,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,982.88, 277,503.12 and 60,294.88 is: 90,451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,982.88 : 277,503.12 = 60,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,982.88/277,503.12 = 60,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,982.88x = 277,503.12 × 60,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,982.88x = 16,732,017,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732,017,320.03/184,982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,451.71

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