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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,465.93, 275,180.42 and 50,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,465.93, 275,180.42 and 50,359.59 is: 75,534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,465.93 : 275,180.42 = 50,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,465.93/275,180.42 = 50,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,465.93x = 275,180.42 × 50,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,465.93x = 13,857,972,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,857,972,875.43/183,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,534.31

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