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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,483.38, 278,245.11 and 59,093.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,483.38, 278,245.11 and 59,093.82 is: 88,647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,483.38 : 278,245.11 = 59,093.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,483.38/278,245.11 = 59,093.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,483.38x = 278,245.11 × 59,093.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,483.38x = 16,442,566,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,442,566,446.22/185,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,647.11

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