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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,624.76, 278,441.93 and 59,264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,624.76, 278,441.93 and 59,264.89 is: 88,898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,624.76 : 278,441.93 = 59,264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,624.76/278,441.93 = 59,264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,624.76x = 278,441.93 × 59,264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,624.76x = 16,501,830,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501,830,352.84/185,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,898.86

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