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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,151.94, 277,737.60 and 58,802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,151.94, 277,737.60 and 58,802.26 is: 88,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,151.94 : 277,737.60 = 58,802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,151.94/277,737.60 = 58,802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,151.94x = 277,737.60 × 58,802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,151.94x = 16,331,598,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331,598,566.98/185,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,206.47

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