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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,473, 275,249.01 and 57,110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,473, 275,249.01 and 57,110.57 is: 85,678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,473 : 275,249.01 = 57,110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,473/275,249.01 = 57,110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,473x = 275,249.01 × 57,110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,473x = 15,719,627,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,719,627,853.04/183,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,678.15

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