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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,569.65, 275,410.83 and 87,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,569.65, 275,410.83 and 87,629.28 is: 131,470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,569.65 : 275,410.83 = 87,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,569.65/275,410.83 = 87,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,569.65x = 275,410.83 × 87,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,569.65x = 24,134,052,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134,052,032.92/183,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,470.82

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