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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,327.15, 278,011.13 and 58,937.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,327.15, 278,011.13 and 58,937.83 is: 88,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,327.15 : 278,011.13 = 58,937.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,327.15/278,011.13 = 58,937.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,327.15x = 278,011.13 × 58,937.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,327.15x = 16,385,371,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,385,371,728.33/185,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,413.23

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