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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,158.62, 273,238.61 and 55,798.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,158.62, 273,238.61 and 55,798.35 is: 83,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,158.62 : 273,238.61 = 55,798.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,158.62/273,238.61 = 55,798.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,158.62x = 273,238.61 × 55,798.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,158.62x = 15,246,263,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,263,315.30/182,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,697.73

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