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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,145.92, 277,728.36 and 52,036.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,145.92, 277,728.36 and 52,036.55 is: 78,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,145.92 : 277,728.36 = 52,036.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,145.92/277,728.36 = 52,036.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,145.92x = 277,728.36 × 52,036.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,145.92x = 14,452,024,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,024,302.92/185,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,057.48

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