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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,996.80, 277,480.92 and 51,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,996.80, 277,480.92 and 51,870 is: 77,801.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,996.80 : 277,480.92 = 51,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,996.80/277,480.92 = 51,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,996.80x = 277,480.92 × 51,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,996.80x = 14,392,935,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392,935,320.40/184,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,801.00

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