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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,999.82, 275,999.73 and 59,340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,999.82, 275,999.73 and 59,340.82 is: 89,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,999.82 : 275,999.73 = 59,340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,999.82/275,999.73 = 59,340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,999.82x = 275,999.73 × 59,340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,999.82x = 16,378,050,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,378,050,297.98/183,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,011.23

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