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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,410.69, 278,102.06 and 59,045.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,410.69, 278,102.06 and 59,045.83 is: 88,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,410.69 : 278,102.06 = 59,045.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,410.69/278,102.06 = 59,045.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,410.69x = 278,102.06 × 59,045.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,410.69x = 16,420,766,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420,766,957.41/185,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,564.29

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