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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,159.54, 277,753.71 and 60,513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,159.54, 277,753.71 and 60,513.14 is: 90,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,159.54 : 277,753.71 = 60,513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,159.54/277,753.71 = 60,513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,159.54x = 277,753.71 × 60,513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,159.54x = 16,807,749,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,807,749,138.75/185,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,774.42

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