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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,001.57, 273,003.03 and 55,641.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,001.57, 273,003.03 and 55,641.31 is: 83,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,001.57 : 273,003.03 = 55,641.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,001.57/273,003.03 = 55,641.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,001.57x = 273,003.03 × 55,641.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,001.57x = 15,190,246,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,246,223.17/182,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,462.17

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