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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,332, 278,000.44 and 60,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,332, 278,000.44 and 60,673 is: 91,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,332 : 278,000.44 = 60,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,332/278,000.44 = 60,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,332x = 278,000.44 × 60,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,332x = 16,867,120,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867,120,696.12/185,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,010.30

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