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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,513.22, 278,255.85 and 59,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,513.22, 278,255.85 and 59,148.36 is: 88,718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,513.22 : 278,255.85 = 59,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,513.22/278,255.85 = 59,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,513.22x = 278,255.85 × 59,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,513.22x = 16,458,377,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458,377,187.91/185,513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,718.08

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