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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,328.75, 281,027.78 and 59,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,328.75, 281,027.78 and 59,277.28 is: 88,926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,328.75 : 281,027.78 = 59,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,328.75/281,027.78 = 59,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,328.75x = 281,027.78 × 59,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,328.75x = 16,658,560,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658,560,997.70/187,328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,926.88

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