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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,011.72, 273,018.19 and 55,651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,011.72, 273,018.19 and 55,651.49 is: 83,477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,011.72 : 273,018.19 = 55,651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,011.72/273,018.19 = 55,651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,011.72x = 273,018.19 × 55,651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,011.72x = 15,193,869,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,869,070.60/182,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,477.42

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