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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,994.42, 275,992.66 and 55,911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,994.42, 275,992.66 and 55,911.96 is: 83,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,994.42 : 275,992.66 = 55,911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,994.42/275,992.66 = 55,911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,994.42x = 275,992.66 × 55,911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,994.42x = 15,431,290,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,290,566.21/183,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,868.25

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