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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,465, 275,236.99 and 57,102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,465, 275,236.99 and 57,102.57 is: 85,666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,465 : 275,236.99 = 57,102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,465/275,236.99 = 57,102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,465x = 275,236.99 × 57,102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,465x = 15,716,739,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716,739,345.31/183,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,666.15

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