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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,806.76, 275,765.52 and 65,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,806.76, 275,765.52 and 65,462.70 is: 98,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,806.76 : 275,765.52 = 65,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,806.76/275,765.52 = 65,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,806.76x = 275,765.52 × 65,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,806.76x = 18,052,355,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,355,506.10/183,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,213.77

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