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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,501, 275,297.74 and 52,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,501, 275,297.74 and 52,173 is: 78,272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,501 : 275,297.74 = 52,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,501/275,297.74 = 52,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,501x = 275,297.74 × 52,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,501x = 14,363,108,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,108,989.02/183,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,272.65

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