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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,050.92, 273,107.66 and 55,688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,050.92, 273,107.66 and 55,688.13 is: 83,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,050.92 : 273,107.66 = 55,688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,050.92/273,107.66 = 55,688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,050.92x = 273,107.66 × 55,688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,050.92x = 15,208,854,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208,854,595.64/182,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,541.76

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