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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,113.92, 277,670.76 and 60,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,113.92, 277,670.76 and 60,454.92 is: 90,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,113.92 : 277,670.76 = 60,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,113.92/277,670.76 = 60,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,113.92x = 277,670.76 × 60,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,113.92x = 16,786,563,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786,563,582.14/185,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,682.34

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