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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,553.68, 275,297.67 and 116,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,553.68, 275,297.67 and 116,795.50 is: 175,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,553.68 : 275,297.67 = 116,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,553.68/275,297.67 = 116,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,553.68x = 275,297.67 × 116,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,553.68x = 32,153,529,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,153,529,016.49/183,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,172.35

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