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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,067.58, 273,099.89 and 55,707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,067.58, 273,099.89 and 55,707.31 is: 83,560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,067.58 : 273,099.89 = 55,707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,067.58/273,099.89 = 55,707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,067.58x = 273,099.89 × 55,707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,067.58x = 15,213,660,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213,660,400.49/182,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,560.51

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