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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,175.03, 273,270.74 and 55,806.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,175.03, 273,270.74 and 55,806.05 is: 83,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,175.03 : 273,270.74 = 55,806.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,175.03/273,270.74 = 55,806.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,175.03x = 273,270.74 × 55,806.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,175.03x = 15,250,160,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,160,579.98/182,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,711.59

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