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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,331, 277,998.94 and 60,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,331, 277,998.94 and 60,672 is: 91,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,331 : 277,998.94 = 60,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,331/277,998.94 = 60,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,331x = 277,998.94 × 60,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,331x = 16,866,751,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866,751,687.68/185,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,008.80

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