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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,179.63, 273,277.65 and 55,810.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,179.63, 273,277.65 and 55,810.69 is: 83,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,179.63 : 273,277.65 = 55,810.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,179.63/273,277.65 = 55,810.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,179.63x = 273,277.65 × 55,810.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,179.63x = 15,251,814,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251,814,208.08/182,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,718.55

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