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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,759.91, 278,603.60 and 59,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,759.91, 278,603.60 and 59,366.25 is: 89,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,759.91 : 278,603.60 = 59,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,759.91/278,603.60 = 59,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,759.91x = 278,603.60 × 59,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,759.91x = 16,539,650,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,539,650,671.67/185,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,037.78

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