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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,177.12, 274,805.04 and 56,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,177.12, 274,805.04 and 56,814.72 is: 85,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,177.12 : 274,805.04 = 56,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,177.12/274,805.04 = 56,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,177.12x = 274,805.04 × 56,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,177.12x = 15,612,971,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612,971,402.19/183,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,234.29

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