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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,069.55, 273,102.84 and 55,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,069.55, 273,102.84 and 55,709.28 is: 83,563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,069.55 : 273,102.84 = 55,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,069.55/273,102.84 = 55,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,069.55x = 273,102.84 × 55,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,069.55x = 15,214,362,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214,362,582.36/182,069.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,563.47

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