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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,488.64, 278,190.72 and 52,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,488.64, 278,190.72 and 52,382.72 is: 78,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,488.64 : 278,190.72 = 52,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,488.64/278,190.72 = 52,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,488.64x = 278,190.72 × 52,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,488.64x = 14,572,386,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572,386,592.36/185,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,562.15

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