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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,014.47, 273,022.31 and 55,654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,014.47, 273,022.31 and 55,654.25 is: 83,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,014.47 : 273,022.31 = 55,654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,014.47/273,022.31 = 55,654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,014.47x = 273,022.31 × 55,654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,014.47x = 15,194,850,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,850,670.34/182,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,481.55

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