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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,836.96, 278,773.82 and 59,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,836.96, 278,773.82 and 59,445.48 is: 89,174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,836.96 : 278,773.82 = 59,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,836.96/278,773.82 = 59,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,836.96x = 278,773.82 × 59,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,836.96x = 16,571,843,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,571,843,541.33/185,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,174.10

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