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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,094.62, 273,174.80 and 55,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,094.62, 273,174.80 and 55,732.59 is: 83,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,094.62 : 273,174.80 = 55,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,094.62/273,174.80 = 55,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,094.62x = 273,174.80 × 55,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,094.62x = 15,224,738,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,738,848.07/182,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,608.95

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