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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,081.74, 273,155.49 and 55,719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,081.74, 273,155.49 and 55,719.72 is: 83,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,081.74 : 273,155.49 = 55,719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,081.74/273,155.49 = 55,719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,081.74x = 273,155.49 × 55,719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,081.74x = 15,220,147,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,147,419.26/182,081.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,589.64

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