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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,905.28, 275,797.68 and 59,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,905.28, 275,797.68 and 59,217.12 is: 88,806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,905.28 : 275,797.68 = 59,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,905.28/275,797.68 = 59,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,905.28x = 275,797.68 × 59,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,905.28x = 16,331,944,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331,944,312.28/183,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,806.28

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