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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,145.42, 277,727.85 and 58,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,145.42, 277,727.85 and 58,795.74 is: 88,196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,145.42 : 277,727.85 = 58,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,145.42/277,727.85 = 58,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,145.42x = 277,727.85 × 58,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,145.42x = 16,329,214,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,329,214,459.36/185,145.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,196.70

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