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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,197.08, 276,169.29 and 183,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,197.08, 276,169.29 and 183,513 is: 273,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,197.08 : 276,169.29 = 183,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,197.08/276,169.29 = 183,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,197.08x = 276,169.29 × 183,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,197.08x = 50,680,654,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,680,654,915.77/185,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,657.96

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