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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,991.25, 277,486.88 and 60,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,991.25, 277,486.88 and 60,332.25 is: 90,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,991.25 : 277,486.88 = 60,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,991.25/277,486.88 = 60,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,991.25x = 277,486.88 × 60,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,991.25x = 16,741,407,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741,407,514.22/184,991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,498.38

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