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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,725.94, 278,575.28 and 59,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,725.94, 278,575.28 and 59,332.24 is: 88,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,725.94 : 278,575.28 = 59,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,725.94/278,575.28 = 59,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,725.94x = 278,575.28 × 59,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,725.94x = 16,528,495,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,495,371.03/185,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,994.01

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