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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,882, 275,823.02 and 59,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,882, 275,823.02 and 59,223 is: 88,834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,882 : 275,823.02 = 59,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,882/275,823.02 = 59,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,882x = 275,823.02 × 59,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,882x = 16,335,066,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335,066,417.35/183,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,834.50

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