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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,140.62, 273,242.52 and 55,777.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,140.62, 273,242.52 and 55,777.89 is: 83,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,140.62 : 273,242.52 = 55,777.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,140.62/273,242.52 = 55,777.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,140.62x = 273,242.52 × 55,777.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,140.62x = 15,240,890,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240,890,199.22/182,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,676.50

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