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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,183.54, 277,791.72 and 52,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,183.54, 277,791.72 and 52,064.96 is: 78,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,183.54 : 277,791.72 = 52,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,183.54/277,791.72 = 52,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,183.54x = 277,791.72 × 52,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,183.54x = 14,463,213,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,463,213,205.93/185,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,102.05

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