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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,924.54, 278,843.67 and 91,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,924.54, 278,843.67 and 91,060.07 is: 136,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,924.54 : 278,843.67 = 91,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,924.54/278,843.67 = 91,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,924.54x = 278,843.67 × 91,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,924.54x = 25,391,523,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,391,523,760.70/185,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,568.98

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