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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,462.83, 278,191.19 and 59,101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,462.83, 278,191.19 and 59,101.35 is: 88,651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,462.83 : 278,191.19 = 59,101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,462.83/278,191.19 = 59,101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,462.83x = 278,191.19 × 59,101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,462.83x = 16,441,473,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441,473,991.64/185,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,651.05

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