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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,761.91, 278,606.59 and 59,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,761.91, 278,606.59 and 59,368.25 is: 89,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,761.91 : 278,606.59 = 59,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,761.91/278,606.59 = 59,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,761.91x = 278,606.59 × 59,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,761.91x = 16,540,385,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,385,686.77/185,761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,040.78

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