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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,348.77, 275,040.98 and 56,955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,348.77, 275,040.98 and 56,955.02 is: 85,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,348.77 : 275,040.98 = 56,955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,348.77/275,040.98 = 56,955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,348.77x = 275,040.98 × 56,955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,348.77x = 15,664,963,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,963,390.69/183,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,438.06

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