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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,392.54, 279,598.84 and 60,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,392.54, 279,598.84 and 60,023.58 is: 90,038.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,392.54 : 279,598.84 = 60,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,392.54/279,598.84 = 60,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,392.54x = 279,598.84 × 60,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,392.54x = 16,782,523,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782,523,714.84/186,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,038.60

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