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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,010.47, 273,016.32 and 55,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,010.47, 273,016.32 and 55,650.24 is: 83,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,010.47 : 273,016.32 = 55,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,010.47/273,016.32 = 55,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,010.47x = 273,016.32 × 55,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,010.47x = 15,193,422,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,422,088.58/182,010.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,475.54

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