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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,012.72, 273,019.69 and 55,652.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,012.72, 273,019.69 and 55,652.49 is: 83,478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,012.72 : 273,019.69 = 55,652.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,012.72/273,019.69 = 55,652.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,012.72x = 273,019.69 × 55,652.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,012.72x = 15,194,225,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,225,567.53/182,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,478.92

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