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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,035.73, 277,588.62 and 58,707.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,035.73, 277,588.62 and 58,707.77 is: 88,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,035.73 : 277,588.62 = 58,707.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,035.73/277,588.62 = 58,707.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,035.73x = 277,588.62 × 58,707.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,035.73x = 16,296,607,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,607,469.63/185,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,072.76

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