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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,077.74, 273,149.48 and 55,715.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,077.74, 273,149.48 and 55,715.72 is: 83,583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,077.74 : 273,149.48 = 55,715.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,077.74/273,149.48 = 55,715.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,077.74x = 273,149.48 × 55,715.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,077.74x = 15,218,718,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218,718,719.37/182,077.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,583.63

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