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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,177.03, 273,273.74 and 55,808.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,177.03, 273,273.74 and 55,808.05 is: 83,714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,177.03 : 273,273.74 = 55,808.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,177.03/273,273.74 = 55,808.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,177.03x = 273,273.74 × 55,808.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,177.03x = 15,250,874,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,874,545.61/182,177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,714.59

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