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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,930.20, 278,913.72 and 59,538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,930.20, 278,913.72 and 59,538.72 is: 89,313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,930.20 : 278,913.72 = 59,538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,930.20/278,913.72 = 59,538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,930.20x = 278,913.72 × 59,538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,930.20x = 16,606,165,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,606,165,879.24/185,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,313.98

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