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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,837.58, 278,774.76 and 59,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,837.58, 278,774.76 and 59,446.08 is: 89,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,837.58 : 278,774.76 = 59,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,837.58/278,774.76 = 59,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,837.58x = 278,774.76 × 59,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,837.58x = 16,572,066,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,572,066,684.94/185,837.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,175.00

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