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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,034.84, 273,101.46 and 55,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,034.84, 273,101.46 and 55,679.52 is: 83,534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,034.84 : 273,101.46 = 55,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,034.84/273,101.46 = 55,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,034.84x = 273,101.46 × 55,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,034.84x = 15,206,158,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,158,204.10/182,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,534.33

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