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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,080.74, 273,153.99 and 55,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,080.74, 273,153.99 and 55,718.72 is: 83,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,080.74 : 273,153.99 = 55,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,080.74/273,153.99 = 55,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,080.74x = 273,153.99 × 55,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,080.74x = 15,219,789,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,219,789,319.92/182,080.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,588.13

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