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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,159.12, 273,256.92 and 55,797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,159.12, 273,256.92 and 55,797.91 is: 83,702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,159.12 : 273,256.92 = 55,797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,159.12/273,256.92 = 55,797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,159.12x = 273,256.92 × 55,797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,159.12x = 15,247,165,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,165,029.04/182,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,702.45

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