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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,146.78, 273,234.75 and 55,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,146.78, 273,234.75 and 55,797.04 is: 83,700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,146.78 : 273,234.75 = 55,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,146.78/273,234.75 = 55,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,146.78x = 273,234.75 × 55,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,146.78x = 15,245,690,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,690,275.14/182,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,700.03

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