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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,089.69, 273,030.14 and 55,694.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,089.69, 273,030.14 and 55,694.77 is: 83,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,089.69 : 273,030.14 = 55,694.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,089.69/273,030.14 = 55,694.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,089.69x = 273,030.14 × 55,694.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,089.69x = 15,206,350,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,350,571.89/182,089.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,510.22

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