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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,529.76, 275,261.84 and 116,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,529.76, 275,261.84 and 116,771.58 is: 175,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,529.76 : 275,261.84 = 116,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,529.76/275,261.84 = 116,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,529.76x = 275,261.84 × 116,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,529.76x = 32,142,759,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142,759,386.65/183,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,136.50

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