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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,069.64, 273,105.33 and 55,709.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,069.64, 273,105.33 and 55,709.69 is: 83,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,069.64 : 273,105.33 = 55,709.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,069.64/273,105.33 = 55,709.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,069.64x = 273,105.33 × 55,709.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,069.64x = 15,214,611,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214,611,627.57/182,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,564.79

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