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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,160.13, 277,696.86 and 52,053.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,160.13, 277,696.86 and 52,053.10 is: 78,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,160.13 : 277,696.86 = 52,053.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,160.13/277,696.86 = 52,053.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,160.13x = 277,696.86 × 52,053.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,160.13x = 14,454,982,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454,982,423.27/185,160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,067.47

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