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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,052.42, 273,109.91 and 55,689.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,052.42, 273,109.91 and 55,689.63 is: 83,544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,052.42 : 273,109.91 = 55,689.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,052.42/273,109.91 = 55,689.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,052.42x = 273,109.91 × 55,689.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,052.42x = 15,209,389,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,389,558.79/182,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,544.01

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