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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,010.17, 277,524.32 and 60,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,010.17, 277,524.32 and 60,351.17 is: 90,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,010.17 : 277,524.32 = 60,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,010.17/277,524.32 = 60,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,010.17x = 277,524.32 × 60,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,010.17x = 16,748,915,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748,915,726.08/185,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,529.71

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