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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,483.02, 278,246.60 and 59,078.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,483.02, 278,246.60 and 59,078.87 is: 88,625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,483.02 : 278,246.60 = 59,078.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,483.02/278,246.60 = 59,078.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,483.02x = 278,246.60 × 59,078.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,483.02x = 16,438,495,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438,495,257.26/185,483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,625.34

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