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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,163.87, 273,246.48 and 55,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,163.87, 273,246.48 and 55,803.60 is: 83,705.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,163.87 : 273,246.48 = 55,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,163.87/273,246.48 = 55,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,163.87x = 273,246.48 × 55,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,163.87x = 15,248,137,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,137,271.33/182,163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,705.61

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