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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,117.02, 273,216.12 and 55,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,117.02, 273,216.12 and 55,775.02 is: 83,674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,117.02 : 273,216.12 = 55,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,117.02/273,216.12 = 55,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,117.02x = 273,216.12 × 55,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,117.02x = 15,238,634,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,634,557.32/182,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,674.96

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