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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,154.23, 273,249.58 and 55,793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,154.23, 273,249.58 and 55,793.02 is: 83,695.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,154.23 : 273,249.58 = 55,793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,154.23/273,249.58 = 55,793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,154.23x = 273,249.58 × 55,793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,154.23x = 15,245,418,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,418,459.33/182,154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,695.11

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