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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,210.97, 277,855.34 and 60,542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,210.97, 277,855.34 and 60,542.25 is: 90,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,210.97 : 277,855.34 = 60,542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,210.97/277,855.34 = 60,542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,210.97x = 277,855.34 × 60,542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,210.97x = 16,821,987,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,987,155.40/185,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,826.08

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