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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,484.93, 278,247.84 and 59,095.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,484.93, 278,247.84 and 59,095.77 is: 88,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,484.93 : 278,247.84 = 59,095.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,484.93/278,247.84 = 59,095.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,484.93x = 278,247.84 × 59,095.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,484.93x = 16,443,270,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,270,355.64/185,484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,650.17

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