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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,175.15, 273,270.93 and 55,806.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,175.15, 273,270.93 and 55,806.17 is: 83,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,175.15 : 273,270.93 = 55,806.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,175.15/273,270.93 = 55,806.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,175.15x = 273,270.93 × 55,806.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,175.15x = 15,250,203,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,203,696.61/182,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,711.77

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