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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,626.76, 278,444.94 and 59,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,626.76, 278,444.94 and 59,266.89 is: 88,901.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,626.76 : 278,444.94 = 59,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,626.76/278,444.94 = 59,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,626.76x = 278,444.94 × 59,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,626.76x = 16,502,565,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502,565,630.04/185,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,901.87

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