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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,016.97, 273,026.07 and 55,656.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,016.97, 273,026.07 and 55,656.75 is: 83,485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,016.97 : 273,026.07 = 55,656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,016.97/273,026.07 = 55,656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,016.97x = 273,026.07 × 55,656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,016.97x = 15,195,743,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,743,721.47/182,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,485.31

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