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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,166.39, 273,267.77 and 55,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,166.39, 273,267.77 and 55,805.18 is: 83,713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,166.39 : 273,267.77 = 55,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,166.39/273,267.77 = 55,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,166.39x = 273,267.77 × 55,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,166.39x = 15,249,755,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,755,447.68/182,166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,713.33

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