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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,029.52, 277,554.11 and 58,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,029.52, 277,554.11 and 58,679.72 is: 88,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,029.52 : 277,554.11 = 58,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,029.52/277,554.11 = 58,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,029.52x = 277,554.11 × 58,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,029.52x = 16,286,797,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,797,459.65/185,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,022.70

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