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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,174.03, 273,269.24 and 55,805.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,174.03, 273,269.24 and 55,805.05 is: 83,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,174.03 : 273,269.24 = 55,805.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,174.03/273,269.24 = 55,805.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,174.03x = 273,269.24 × 55,805.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,174.03x = 15,249,801,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,801,956.29/182,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,710.08

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