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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,335.06, 281,037.26 and 59,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,335.06, 281,037.26 and 59,283.59 is: 88,936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,335.06 : 281,037.26 = 59,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,335.06/281,037.26 = 59,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,335.06x = 281,037.26 × 59,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,335.06x = 16,660,898,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660,898,102.74/187,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,936.36

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