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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,954.92, 275,701.66 and 78,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,954.92, 275,701.66 and 78,650.28 is: 117,876.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,954.92 : 275,701.66 = 78,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,954.92/275,701.66 = 78,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,954.92x = 275,701.66 × 78,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,954.92x = 21,684,012,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684,012,755.46/183,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,876.78

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