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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,764.91, 278,611.09 and 59,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,764.91, 278,611.09 and 59,371.25 is: 89,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,764.91 : 278,611.09 = 59,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,764.91/278,611.09 = 59,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,764.91x = 278,611.09 × 59,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,764.91x = 16,541,488,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,488,677.16/185,764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,045.28

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