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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,997.31, 275,995.97 and 59,338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,997.31, 275,995.97 and 59,338.31 is: 89,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,997.31 : 275,995.97 = 59,338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,997.31/275,995.97 = 59,338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,997.31x = 275,995.97 × 59,338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,997.31x = 16,377,135,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377,135,264.95/183,997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,007.47

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