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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,176.15, 273,272.42 and 55,807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,176.15, 273,272.42 and 55,807.17 is: 83,713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,176.15 : 273,272.42 = 55,807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,176.15/273,272.42 = 55,807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,176.15x = 273,272.42 × 55,807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,176.15x = 15,250,560,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,560,538.77/182,176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,713.27

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