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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,033.84, 273,099.96 and 55,678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,033.84, 273,099.96 and 55,678.52 is: 83,532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,033.84 : 273,099.96 = 55,678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,033.84/273,099.96 = 55,678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,033.84x = 273,099.96 × 55,678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,033.84x = 15,205,801,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,801,584.86/182,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,532.83

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