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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,109.27, 273,204.50 and 55,767.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,109.27, 273,204.50 and 55,767.27 is: 83,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,109.27 : 273,204.50 = 55,767.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,109.27/273,204.50 = 55,767.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,109.27x = 273,204.50 × 55,767.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,109.27x = 15,235,868,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,868,837.88/182,109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,663.33

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