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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,114.52, 273,212.37 and 55,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,114.52, 273,212.37 and 55,772.52 is: 83,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,114.52 : 273,212.37 = 55,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,114.52/273,212.37 = 55,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,114.52x = 273,212.37 × 55,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,114.52x = 15,237,742,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,742,370.07/182,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,671.21

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