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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,935.69, 278,921.98 and 59,544.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,935.69, 278,921.98 and 59,544.19 is: 89,322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,935.69 : 278,921.98 = 59,544.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,935.69/278,921.98 = 59,544.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,935.69x = 278,921.98 × 59,544.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,935.69x = 16,608,181,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608,181,977.69/185,935.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,322.19

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