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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,553, 278,377.02 and 60,895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,553, 278,377.02 and 60,895.08 is: 91,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,553 : 278,377.02 = 60,895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,553/278,377.02 = 60,895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,553x = 278,377.02 × 60,895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,553x = 16,951,790,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951,790,903.06/185,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,358.22

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