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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,003.70, 277,540.14 and 58,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,003.70, 277,540.14 and 58,610 is: 87,925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,003.70 : 277,540.14 = 58,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,003.70/277,540.14 = 58,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,003.70x = 277,540.14 × 58,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,003.70x = 16,266,627,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,627,605.40/185,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,925.96

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