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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,171.51, 273,265.48 and 55,802.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,171.51, 273,265.48 and 55,802.55 is: 83,706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,171.51 : 273,265.48 = 55,802.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,171.51/273,265.48 = 55,802.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,171.51x = 273,265.48 × 55,802.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,171.51x = 15,248,908,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,908,965.63/182,171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,706.33

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