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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,760.91, 278,605.09 and 59,367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,760.91, 278,605.09 and 59,367.25 is: 89,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,760.91 : 278,605.09 = 59,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,760.91/278,605.09 = 59,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,760.91x = 278,605.09 × 59,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,760.91x = 16,540,018,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,018,029.30/185,760.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,039.28

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