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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,133.51, 277,671.90 and 58,757.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,133.51, 277,671.90 and 58,757.37 is: 88,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,133.51 : 277,671.90 = 58,757.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,133.51/277,671.90 = 58,757.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,133.51x = 277,671.90 × 58,757.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,133.51x = 16,315,270,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,315,270,566.90/185,133.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,127.05

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