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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,979.97, 274,503.33 and 56,611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,979.97, 274,503.33 and 56,611.61 is: 84,927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,979.97 : 274,503.33 = 56,611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,979.97/274,503.33 = 56,611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,979.97x = 274,503.33 × 56,611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,979.97x = 15,540,076,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,076,147.92/182,979.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,927.75

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