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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,330, 277,997.44 and 60,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,330, 277,997.44 and 60,671 is: 91,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,330 : 277,997.44 = 60,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,330/277,997.44 = 60,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,330x = 277,997.44 × 60,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,330x = 16,866,382,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866,382,682.24/185,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,007.30

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