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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,469.70, 278,226.34 and 59,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,469.70, 278,226.34 and 59,065.70 is: 88,605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,469.70 : 278,226.34 = 59,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,469.70/278,226.34 = 59,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,469.70x = 278,226.34 × 59,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,469.70x = 16,433,633,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,433,633,530.54/185,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,605.49

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