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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,529.94, 275,262.11 and 116,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,529.94, 275,262.11 and 116,771.77 is: 175,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,529.94 : 275,262.11 = 116,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,529.94/275,262.11 = 116,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,529.94x = 275,262.11 × 116,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,529.94x = 32,142,842,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142,842,894.15/183,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,136.78

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