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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,160.12, 273,240.86 and 55,799.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,160.12, 273,240.86 and 55,799.85 is: 83,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,160.12 : 273,240.86 = 55,799.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,160.12/273,240.86 = 55,799.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,160.12x = 273,240.86 × 55,799.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,160.12x = 15,246,798,722.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,798,722.87/182,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,699.98

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