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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,050.21, 273,065.49 and 55,690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,050.21, 273,065.49 and 55,690.48 is: 83,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,050.21 : 273,065.49 = 55,690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,050.21/273,065.49 = 55,690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,050.21x = 273,065.49 × 55,690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,050.21x = 15,207,146,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207,146,844.21/182,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,532.71

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