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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,414.91, 278,108.38 and 59,050.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,414.91, 278,108.38 and 59,050.05 is: 88,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,414.91 : 278,108.38 = 59,050.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,414.91/278,108.38 = 59,050.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,414.91x = 278,108.38 × 59,050.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,414.91x = 16,422,313,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422,313,744.42/185,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,570.62

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