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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,178.03, 273,275.24 and 55,809.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,178.03, 273,275.24 and 55,809.05 is: 83,716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,178.03 : 273,275.24 = 55,809.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,178.03/273,275.24 = 55,809.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,178.03x = 273,275.24 × 55,809.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,178.03x = 15,251,231,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251,231,532.92/182,178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,716.09

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