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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,985.84, 275,812.46 and 65,629.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,985.84, 275,812.46 and 65,629.05 is: 98,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,985.84 : 275,812.46 = 65,629.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,985.84/275,812.46 = 65,629.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,985.84x = 275,812.46 × 65,629.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,985.84x = 18,101,308,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,308,611.63/183,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,384.25

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