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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,465.70, 278,220.33 and 59,061.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,465.70, 278,220.33 and 59,061.69 is: 88,599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,465.70 : 278,220.33 = 59,061.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,465.70/278,220.33 = 59,061.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,465.70x = 278,220.33 × 59,061.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,465.70x = 16,432,162,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432,162,882.16/185,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,599.47

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