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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,002.07, 273,003.78 and 55,641.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,002.07, 273,003.78 and 55,641.81 is: 83,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,002.07 : 273,003.78 = 55,641.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,002.07/273,003.78 = 55,641.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,002.07x = 273,003.78 × 55,641.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,002.07x = 15,190,424,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,424,456.04/182,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,462.92

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