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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,013.72, 273,021.19 and 55,653.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,013.72, 273,021.19 and 55,653.49 is: 83,480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,013.72 : 273,021.19 = 55,653.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,013.72/273,021.19 = 55,653.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,013.72x = 273,021.19 × 55,653.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,013.72x = 15,194,582,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,582,067.45/182,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,480.42

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