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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,372.63, 278,055.07 and 59,021.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,372.63, 278,055.07 and 59,021.59 is: 88,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,372.63 : 278,055.07 = 59,021.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,372.63/278,055.07 = 59,021.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,372.63x = 278,055.07 × 59,021.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,372.63x = 16,411,251,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,251,152.59/185,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,531.15

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