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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,051.92, 273,109.16 and 55,689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,051.92, 273,109.16 and 55,689.13 is: 83,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,051.92 : 273,109.16 = 55,689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,051.92/273,109.16 = 55,689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,051.92x = 273,109.16 × 55,689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,051.92x = 15,209,211,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,211,515.43/182,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,543.26

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