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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,881, 275,821.52 and 59,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,881, 275,821.52 and 59,222 is: 88,833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,881 : 275,821.52 = 59,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,881/275,821.52 = 59,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,881x = 275,821.52 × 59,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,881x = 16,334,701,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,334,701,761.33/183,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,833.00

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