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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,029.89, 277,571.03 and 56,956.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,029.89, 277,571.03 and 56,956.74 is: 85,443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,029.89 : 277,571.03 = 56,956.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,029.89/277,571.03 = 56,956.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,029.89x = 277,571.03 × 56,956.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,029.89x = 15,809,540,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809,540,702.46/185,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,443.17

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