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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,657.72, 275,467.14 and 58,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,657.72, 275,467.14 and 58,989 is: 88,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,657.72 : 275,467.14 = 58,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,657.72/275,467.14 = 58,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,657.72x = 275,467.14 × 58,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,657.72x = 16,249,531,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,531,121.46/183,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,477.26

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