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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,355.48, 275,038.98 and 56,996.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,355.48, 275,038.98 and 56,996.38 is: 85,496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,355.48 : 275,038.98 = 56,996.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,355.48/275,038.98 = 56,996.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,355.48x = 275,038.98 × 56,996.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,355.48x = 15,676,226,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,226,218.89/183,355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,496.36

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