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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,994.56, 274,536.24 and 58,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,994.56, 274,536.24 and 58,335.44 is: 87,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,994.56 : 274,536.24 = 58,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,994.56/274,536.24 = 58,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,994.56x = 274,536.24 × 58,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,994.56x = 16,015,192,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015,192,356.35/182,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,517.31

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