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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,003.14, 273,053.92 and 55,647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,003.14, 273,053.92 and 55,647.85 is: 83,486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,003.14 : 273,053.92 = 55,647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,003.14/273,053.92 = 55,647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,003.14x = 273,053.92 × 55,647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,003.14x = 15,194,863,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,863,582.07/182,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,486.82

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