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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,994, 277,534.74 and 60,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,994, 277,534.74 and 60,335 is: 90,516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,994 : 277,534.74 = 60,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,994/277,534.74 = 60,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,994x = 277,534.74 × 60,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,994x = 16,745,058,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,745,058,537.90/184,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,516.77

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