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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,213.88, 273,329.16 and 55,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,213.88, 273,329.16 and 55,845 is: 83,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,213.88 : 273,329.16 = 55,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,213.88/273,329.16 = 55,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,213.88x = 273,329.16 × 55,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,213.88x = 15,264,066,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,264,066,940.20/182,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,770.06

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