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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,083.88, 277,625.84 and 60,424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,083.88, 277,625.84 and 60,424.88 is: 90,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,083.88 : 277,625.84 = 60,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,083.88/277,625.84 = 60,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,083.88x = 277,625.84 × 60,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,083.88x = 16,775,506,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,506,376.65/185,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,637.32

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