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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,042.69, 274,573.80 and 56,770.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,042.69, 274,573.80 and 56,770.17 is: 85,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,042.69 : 274,573.80 = 56,770.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,042.69/274,573.80 = 56,770.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,042.69x = 274,573.80 × 56,770.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,042.69x = 15,587,600,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,600,273.89/183,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,158.28

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