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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,265.12, 277,868.64 and 58,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,265.12, 277,868.64 and 58,888.80 is: 88,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,265.12 : 277,868.64 = 58,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,265.12/277,868.64 = 58,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,265.12x = 277,868.64 × 58,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,265.12x = 16,363,350,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,363,350,767.23/185,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,323.97

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