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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,220.62, 277,798.53 and 52,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,220.62, 277,798.53 and 52,069.23 is: 78,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,220.62 : 277,798.53 = 52,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,220.62/277,798.53 = 52,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,220.62x = 277,798.53 × 52,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,220.62x = 14,464,755,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464,755,747.49/185,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,094.74

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