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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,462.46, 278,190.63 and 59,100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,462.46, 278,190.63 and 59,100.96 is: 88,650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,462.46 : 278,190.63 = 59,100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,462.46/278,190.63 = 59,100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,462.46x = 278,190.63 × 59,100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,462.46x = 16,441,333,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441,333,296.00/185,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,650.46

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