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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,266.72, 277,938.96 and 60,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,266.72, 277,938.96 and 60,598 is: 90,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,266.72 : 277,938.96 = 60,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,266.72/277,938.96 = 60,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,266.72x = 277,938.96 × 60,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,266.72x = 16,842,545,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,842,545,098.08/185,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,909.72

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