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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,062.98, 273,127.28 and 55,700.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,062.98, 273,127.28 and 55,700.85 is: 83,561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,062.98 : 273,127.28 = 55,700.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,062.98/273,127.28 = 55,700.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,062.98x = 273,127.28 × 55,700.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,062.98x = 15,213,422,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213,422,817.67/182,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,561.32

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