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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,541.68, 275,286.60 and 58,866.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,541.68, 275,286.60 and 58,866.48 is: 88,291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,541.68 : 275,286.60 = 58,866.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,541.68/275,286.60 = 58,866.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,541.68x = 275,286.60 × 58,866.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,541.68x = 16,205,153,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,153,133.17/183,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,291.41

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