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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,053.42, 273,111.41 and 55,690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,053.42, 273,111.41 and 55,690.63 is: 83,545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,053.42 : 273,111.41 = 55,690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,053.42/273,111.41 = 55,690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,053.42x = 273,111.41 × 55,690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,053.42x = 15,209,746,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,746,483.09/182,053.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,545.51

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