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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,304.28, 277,972.82 and 52,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,304.28, 277,972.82 and 52,185.72 is: 78,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,304.28 : 277,972.82 = 52,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,304.28/277,972.82 = 52,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,304.28x = 277,972.82 × 52,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,304.28x = 14,506,211,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,506,211,752.13/185,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,283.20

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