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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,012, 277,564.08 and 53,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,012, 277,564.08 and 53,684 is: 80,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,012 : 277,564.08 = 53,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,012/277,564.08 = 53,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,012x = 277,564.08 × 53,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,012x = 14,900,750,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,900,750,070.72/185,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,539.37

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