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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,155.21, 277,704.44 and 58,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,155.21, 277,704.44 and 58,778.96 is: 88,159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,155.21 : 277,704.44 = 58,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,155.21/277,704.44 = 58,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,155.21x = 277,704.44 × 58,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,155.21x = 16,323,178,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,323,178,170.58/185,155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,159.43

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