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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,433.23, 278,057.79 and 59,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,433.23, 278,057.79 and 59,057 is: 88,556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,433.23 : 278,057.79 = 59,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,433.23/278,057.79 = 59,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,433.23x = 278,057.79 × 59,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,433.23x = 16,421,258,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421,258,904.03/185,433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,556.18

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