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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,030.52, 277,555.61 and 58,680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,030.52, 277,555.61 and 58,680.72 is: 88,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,030.52 : 277,555.61 = 58,680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,030.52/277,555.61 = 58,680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,030.52x = 277,555.61 × 58,680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,030.52x = 16,287,162,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,287,162,741.44/185,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,024.20

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