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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,002.14, 273,052.42 and 55,646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,002.14, 273,052.42 and 55,646.85 is: 83,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,002.14 : 273,052.42 = 55,646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,002.14/273,052.42 = 55,646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,002.14x = 273,052.42 × 55,646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,002.14x = 15,194,506,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,506,406.79/182,002.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,485.32

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