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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,224.94, 277,805.12 and 52,073.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,224.94, 277,805.12 and 52,073.55 is: 78,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,224.94 : 277,805.12 = 52,073.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,224.94/277,805.12 = 52,073.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,224.94x = 277,805.12 × 52,073.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,224.94x = 14,466,298,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,466,298,546.21/185,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,101.25

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