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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,369.66, 281,014.14 and 59,296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,369.66, 281,014.14 and 59,296.06 is: 88,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,369.66 : 281,014.14 = 59,296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,369.66/281,014.14 = 59,296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,369.66x = 281,014.14 × 59,296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,369.66x = 16,663,031,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663,031,306.29/187,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,931.32

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