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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,757.98, 275,462.01 and 59,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,757.98, 275,462.01 and 59,011.50 is: 88,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,757.98 : 275,462.01 = 59,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,757.98/275,462.01 = 59,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,757.98x = 275,462.01 × 59,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,757.98x = 16,255,426,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255,426,403.12/183,757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,461.06

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