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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,161.12, 273,242.36 and 55,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,161.12, 273,242.36 and 55,800.86 is: 83,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,161.12 : 273,242.36 = 55,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,161.12/273,242.36 = 55,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,161.12x = 273,242.36 × 55,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,161.12x = 15,247,158,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,158,676.43/182,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,701.50

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