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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,091.92, 277,637.78 and 60,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,091.92, 277,637.78 and 60,432.92 is: 90,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,091.92 : 277,637.78 = 60,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,091.92/277,637.78 = 60,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,091.92x = 277,637.78 × 60,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,091.92x = 16,778,461,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,461,747.72/185,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,649.35

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