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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,048.96, 273,063.62 and 55,689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,048.96, 273,063.62 and 55,689.22 is: 83,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,048.96 : 273,063.62 = 55,689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,048.96/273,063.62 = 55,689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,048.96x = 273,063.62 × 55,689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,048.96x = 15,206,700,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,700,253.79/182,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,530.83

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