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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,714.60, 275,571.90 and 65,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,714.60, 275,571.90 and 65,519.40 is: 98,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,714.60 : 275,571.90 = 65,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,714.60/275,571.90 = 65,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,714.60x = 275,571.90 × 65,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,714.60x = 18,055,305,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055,305,544.86/183,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,279.10

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