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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,183.96, 277,747.48 and 58,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,183.96, 277,747.48 and 58,807.82 is: 88,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,183.96 : 277,747.48 = 58,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,183.96/277,747.48 = 58,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,183.96x = 277,747.48 × 58,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,183.96x = 16,333,724,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,724,577.17/185,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,202.70

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