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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,760.41, 278,604.35 and 59,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,760.41, 278,604.35 and 59,366.75 is: 89,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,760.41 : 278,604.35 = 59,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,760.41/278,604.35 = 59,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,760.41x = 278,604.35 × 59,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,760.41x = 16,539,834,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,539,834,498.53/185,760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,038.53

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