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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,222.76, 277,801.77 and 52,071.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,222.76, 277,801.77 and 52,071.39 is: 78,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,222.76 : 277,801.77 = 52,071.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,222.76/277,801.77 = 52,071.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,222.76x = 277,801.77 × 52,071.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,222.76x = 14,465,524,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465,524,308.36/185,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,097.98

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