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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,054.42, 273,112.91 and 55,691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,054.42, 273,112.91 and 55,691.63 is: 83,547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,054.42 : 273,112.91 = 55,691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,054.42/273,112.91 = 55,691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,054.42x = 273,112.91 × 55,691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,054.42x = 15,210,103,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210,103,131.94/182,054.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,547.01

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