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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,108.52, 273,203.37 and 55,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,108.52, 273,203.37 and 55,766.52 is: 83,662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,108.52 : 273,203.37 = 55,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,108.52/273,203.37 = 55,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,108.52x = 273,203.37 × 55,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,108.52x = 15,235,601,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,601,197.17/182,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,662.21

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