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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,985.43, 275,979.15 and 55,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,985.43, 275,979.15 and 55,902.96 is: 83,854.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,985.43 : 275,979.15 = 55,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,985.43/275,979.15 = 55,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,985.43x = 275,979.15 × 55,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,985.43x = 15,428,051,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,051,383.28/183,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,854.75

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