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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,729, 275,632.46 and 59,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,729, 275,632.46 and 59,079.72 is: 88,632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,729 : 275,632.46 = 59,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,729/275,632.46 = 59,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,729x = 275,632.46 × 59,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,729x = 16,284,288,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284,288,559.71/183,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,632.11

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