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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,993, 277,533.24 and 60,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,993, 277,533.24 and 60,334 is: 90,515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,993 : 277,533.24 = 60,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,993/277,533.24 = 60,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,993x = 277,533.24 × 60,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,993x = 16,744,690,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744,690,502.16/184,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,515.27

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