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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,035.84, 273,102.96 and 55,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,035.84, 273,102.96 and 55,680.52 is: 83,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,035.84 : 273,102.96 = 55,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,035.84/273,102.96 = 55,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,035.84x = 273,102.96 × 55,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,035.84x = 15,206,514,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,514,826.34/182,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,535.83

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