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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,233.21, 274,886.12 and 56,868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,233.21, 274,886.12 and 56,868.04 is: 85,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,233.21 : 274,886.12 = 56,868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,233.21/274,886.12 = 56,868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,233.21x = 274,886.12 × 56,868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,233.21x = 15,632,235,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,235,353.38/183,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,313.33

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