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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,031.39, 277,573.28 and 56,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,031.39, 277,573.28 and 56,958.24 is: 85,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,031.39 : 277,573.28 = 56,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,031.39/277,573.28 = 56,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,031.39x = 277,573.28 × 56,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,031.39x = 15,810,085,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810,085,215.04/185,031.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,445.42

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