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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,158.88, 273,256.54 and 55,797.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,158.88, 273,256.54 and 55,797.66 is: 83,702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,158.88 : 273,256.54 = 55,797.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,158.88/273,256.54 = 55,797.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,158.88x = 273,256.54 × 55,797.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,158.88x = 15,247,075,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,075,581.44/182,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,702.07

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