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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,228.66, 275,017.95 and 113,244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,228.66, 275,017.95 and 113,244.66 is: 169,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,228.66 : 275,017.95 = 113,244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,228.66/275,017.95 = 113,244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,228.66x = 275,017.95 × 113,244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,228.66x = 31,144,314,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144,314,241.65/183,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,975.12

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