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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,050.18, 273,106.54 and 55,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,050.18, 273,106.54 and 55,687.36 is: 83,540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,050.18 : 273,106.54 = 55,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,050.18/273,106.54 = 55,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,050.18x = 273,106.54 × 55,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,050.18x = 15,208,582,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208,582,211.33/182,050.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,540.61

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