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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,604, 275,388.72 and 58,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,604, 275,388.72 and 58,946.08 is: 88,413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,604 : 275,388.72 = 58,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,604/275,388.72 = 58,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,604x = 275,388.72 × 58,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,604x = 16,233,085,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,233,085,520.22/183,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,413.57

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