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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,997.56, 275,996.34 and 59,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,997.56, 275,996.34 and 59,338.56 is: 89,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,997.56 : 275,996.34 = 59,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,997.56/275,996.34 = 59,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,997.56x = 275,996.34 × 59,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,997.56x = 16,377,225,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377,225,380.87/183,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,007.84

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