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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,108.08, 273,202.24 and 55,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,108.08, 273,202.24 and 55,749.28 is: 83,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,108.08 : 273,202.24 = 55,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,108.08/273,202.24 = 55,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,108.08x = 273,202.24 × 55,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,108.08x = 15,230,828,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230,828,174.39/182,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,636.20

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