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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,201.88, 273,311.16 and 55,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,201.88, 273,311.16 and 55,833 is: 83,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,201.88 : 273,311.16 = 55,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,201.88/273,311.16 = 55,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,201.88x = 273,311.16 × 55,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,201.88x = 15,259,781,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,259,781,996.28/182,201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,752.06

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