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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,184.94, 150,178.59 and 55,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,184.94, 150,178.59 and 55,832.58 is: 83,693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,184.94 : 150,178.59 = 55,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,184.94/150,178.59 = 55,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,184.94x = 150,178.59 × 55,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,184.94x = 8,384,858,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,858,140.46/100,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,693.80

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