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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,486.46, 278,250.12 and 59,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,486.46, 278,250.12 and 59,097.30 is: 88,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,486.46 : 278,250.12 = 59,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,486.46/278,250.12 = 59,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,486.46x = 278,250.12 × 59,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,486.46x = 16,443,830,816.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,830,816.68/185,486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,652.46

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