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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,050.88, 277,662.36 and 58,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,050.88, 277,662.36 and 58,711.04 is: 88,093.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,050.88 : 277,662.36 = 58,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,050.88/277,662.36 = 58,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,050.88x = 277,662.36 × 58,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,050.88x = 16,301,845,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,301,845,924.45/185,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,093.86

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