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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,993.42, 275,991.16 and 55,910.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,993.42, 275,991.16 and 55,910.96 is: 83,866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,993.42 : 275,991.16 = 55,910.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,993.42/275,991.16 = 55,910.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,993.42x = 275,991.16 × 55,910.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,993.42x = 15,430,930,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430,930,707.11/183,993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,866.75

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