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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,447.72, 278,223.42 and 60,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,447.72, 278,223.42 and 60,876.20 is: 91,331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,447.72 : 278,223.42 = 60,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,447.72/278,223.42 = 60,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,447.72x = 278,223.42 × 60,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,447.72x = 16,937,185,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937,185,484.45/185,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,331.32

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