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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,083.92, 277,625.79 and 60,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,083.92, 277,625.79 and 60,424.92 is: 90,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,083.92 : 277,625.79 = 60,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,083.92/277,625.79 = 60,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,083.92x = 277,625.79 × 60,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,083.92x = 16,775,516,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,516,150.69/185,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,637.35

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