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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,051.28, 272,962.80 and 55,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,051.28, 272,962.80 and 55,649.52 is: 83,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,051.28 : 272,962.80 = 55,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,051.28/272,962.80 = 55,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,051.28x = 272,962.80 × 55,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,051.28x = 15,190,248,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,248,797.86/182,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,439.40

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