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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,147.78, 273,236.25 and 55,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,147.78, 273,236.25 and 55,798.04 is: 83,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,147.78 : 273,236.25 = 55,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,147.78/273,236.25 = 55,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,147.78x = 273,236.25 × 55,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,147.78x = 15,246,047,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,047,206.95/182,147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,701.53

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