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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,719.81, 275,579.72 and 59,060.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,719.81, 275,579.72 and 59,060.81 is: 88,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,719.81 : 275,579.72 = 59,060.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,719.81/275,579.72 = 59,060.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,719.81x = 275,579.72 × 59,060.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,719.81x = 16,275,962,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275,962,097.90/183,719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,591.22

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