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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,047.23, 273,044.49 and 55,653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,047.23, 273,044.49 and 55,653.55 is: 83,472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,047.23 : 273,044.49 = 55,653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,047.23/273,044.49 = 55,653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,047.23x = 273,044.49 × 55,653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,047.23x = 15,195,894,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,894,285.13/182,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,472.26

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