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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,679.76, 278,564.88 and 59,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,679.76, 278,564.88 and 59,319.84 is: 88,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,679.76 : 278,564.88 = 59,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,679.76/278,564.88 = 59,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,679.76x = 278,564.88 × 59,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,679.76x = 16,524,424,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524,424,111.22/185,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,994.21

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