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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,242.70, 277,834.95 and 58,866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,242.70, 277,834.95 and 58,866.30 is: 88,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,242.70 : 277,834.95 = 58,866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,242.70/277,834.95 = 58,866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,242.70x = 277,834.95 × 58,866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,242.70x = 16,355,115,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355,115,517.19/185,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,290.21

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