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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,172.02, 273,266.23 and 55,803.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,172.02, 273,266.23 and 55,803.05 is: 83,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,172.02 : 273,266.23 = 55,803.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,172.02/273,266.23 = 55,803.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,172.02x = 273,266.23 × 55,803.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,172.02x = 15,249,087,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,087,450.66/182,172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,707.08

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