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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,437.72, 278,178.29 and 59,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,437.72, 278,178.29 and 59,033.68 is: 88,557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,437.72 : 278,178.29 = 59,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,437.72/278,178.29 = 59,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,437.72x = 278,178.29 × 59,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,437.72x = 16,421,886,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421,886,468.75/185,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,557.42

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