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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,479.71, 278,239.97 and 59,090.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,479.71, 278,239.97 and 59,090.55 is: 88,642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,479.71 : 278,239.97 = 59,090.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,479.71/278,239.97 = 59,090.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,479.71x = 278,239.97 × 59,090.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,479.71x = 16,441,352,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441,352,563.83/185,479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,642.32

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