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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,885.78, 275,828.64 and 59,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,885.78, 275,828.64 and 59,226.78 is: 88,840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,885.78 : 275,828.64 = 59,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,885.78/275,828.64 = 59,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,885.78x = 275,828.64 × 59,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,885.78x = 16,336,442,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336,442,178.98/183,885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,840.16

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