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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,949, 275,674 and 83,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,949, 275,674 and 83,985.28 is: 125,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,949 : 275,674 = 83,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,949/275,674 = 83,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,949x = 275,674 × 83,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,949x = 23,152,558,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,558,078.72/183,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,864.01

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