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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,010.72, 273,016.69 and 55,650.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,010.72, 273,016.69 and 55,650.49 is: 83,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,010.72 : 273,016.69 = 55,650.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,010.72/273,016.69 = 55,650.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,010.72x = 273,016.69 × 55,650.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,010.72x = 15,193,511,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,511,755.01/182,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,475.92

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