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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,160.63, 277,750.52 and 58,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,160.63, 277,750.52 and 58,810.76 is: 88,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,160.63 : 277,750.52 = 58,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,160.63/277,750.52 = 58,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,160.63x = 277,750.52 × 58,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,160.63x = 16,334,718,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,334,718,750.89/185,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,219.18

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