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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,571.87, 278,221.51 and 59,139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,571.87, 278,221.51 and 59,139.37 is: 88,665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,571.87 : 278,221.51 = 59,139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,571.87/278,221.51 = 59,139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,571.87x = 278,221.51 × 59,139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,571.87x = 16,453,844,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,453,844,821.85/185,571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,665.62

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