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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,159.11, 273,256.89 and 55,797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,159.11, 273,256.89 and 55,797.90 is: 83,702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,159.11 : 273,256.89 = 55,797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,159.11/273,256.89 = 55,797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,159.11x = 273,256.89 × 55,797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,159.11x = 15,247,159,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,159,388.58/182,159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,702.43

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