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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,158.12, 273,255.42 and 55,796.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,158.12, 273,255.42 and 55,796.91 is: 83,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,158.12 : 273,255.42 = 55,796.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,158.12/273,255.42 = 55,796.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,158.12x = 273,255.42 × 55,796.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,158.12x = 15,246,807,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,807,559.03/182,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,700.95

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