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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,159.63, 273,257.67 and 55,798.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,159.63, 273,257.67 and 55,798.41 is: 83,703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,159.63 : 273,257.67 = 55,798.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,159.63/273,257.67 = 55,798.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,159.63x = 273,257.67 × 55,798.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,159.63x = 15,247,343,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,343,506.30/182,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,703.20

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