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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,998.10, 275,997.15 and 95,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,998.10, 275,997.15 and 95,424.60 is: 143,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,998.10 : 275,997.15 = 95,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,998.10/275,997.15 = 95,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,998.10x = 275,997.15 × 95,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,998.10x = 26,336,917,639.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,917,639.89/183,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,136.90

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