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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,028.52, 277,552.61 and 58,678.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,028.52, 277,552.61 and 58,678.72 is: 88,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,028.52 : 277,552.61 = 58,678.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,028.52/277,552.61 = 58,678.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,028.52x = 277,552.61 × 58,678.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,028.52x = 16,286,431,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,431,887.46/185,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,021.20

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