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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,501.92, 278,264.52 and 52,392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,501.92, 278,264.52 and 52,392.60 is: 78,592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,501.92 : 278,264.52 = 52,392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,501.92/278,264.52 = 52,392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,501.92x = 278,264.52 × 52,392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,501.92x = 14,579,001,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,001,690.55/185,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,592.19

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