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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,338.06, 281,041.77 and 59,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,338.06, 281,041.77 and 59,286.60 is: 88,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,338.06 : 281,041.77 = 59,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,338.06/281,041.77 = 59,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,338.06x = 281,041.77 × 59,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,338.06x = 16,662,011,001.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662,011,001.28/187,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,940.88

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