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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,512.22, 278,254.35 and 59,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,512.22, 278,254.35 and 59,147.36 is: 88,716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,512.22 : 278,254.35 = 59,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,512.22/278,254.35 = 59,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,512.22x = 278,254.35 × 59,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,512.22x = 16,458,009,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458,009,863.20/185,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,716.58

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