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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,951, 275,926.50 and 73,220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,951, 275,926.50 and 73,220.76 is: 109,831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,951 : 275,926.50 = 73,220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,951/275,926.50 = 73,220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,951x = 275,926.50 × 73,220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,951x = 20,203,548,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203,548,034.14/183,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,831.14

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