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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,833.26, 272,793.90 and 61,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,833.26, 272,793.90 and 61,889 is: 92,848.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,833.26 : 272,793.90 = 61,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,833.26/272,793.90 = 61,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,833.26x = 272,793.90 × 61,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,833.26x = 16,882,941,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,882,941,677.10/181,833.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,848.48

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