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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,174.65, 273,270.17 and 55,805.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,174.65, 273,270.17 and 55,805.67 is: 83,711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,174.65 : 273,270.17 = 55,805.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,174.65/273,270.17 = 55,805.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,174.65x = 273,270.17 × 55,805.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,174.65x = 15,250,025,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,025,067.38/182,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,711.02

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