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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,524.62, 278,306.73 and 60,865.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,524.62, 278,306.73 and 60,865.98 is: 91,305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,524.62 : 278,306.73 = 60,865.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,524.62/278,306.73 = 60,865.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,524.62x = 278,306.73 × 60,865.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,524.62x = 16,939,411,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,939,411,862.05/185,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,305.47

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