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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,577.77, 275,333.90 and 116,819.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,577.77, 275,333.90 and 116,819.73 is: 175,208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,577.77 : 275,333.90 = 116,819.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,577.77/275,333.90 = 116,819.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,577.77x = 275,333.90 × 116,819.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,577.77x = 32,164,431,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,164,431,273.75/183,577.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,208.75

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