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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,009.97, 273,015.56 and 55,649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,009.97, 273,015.56 and 55,649.73 is: 83,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,009.97 : 273,015.56 = 55,649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,009.97/273,015.56 = 55,649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,009.97x = 273,015.56 × 55,649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,009.97x = 15,193,243,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,243,362.73/182,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,474.79

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