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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,486.96, 275,261.19 and 57,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,486.96, 275,261.19 and 57,097.50 is: 85,655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,486.96 : 275,261.19 = 57,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,486.96/275,261.19 = 57,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,486.96x = 275,261.19 × 57,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,486.96x = 15,716,725,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716,725,796.03/183,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,655.82

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