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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,217.88, 273,335.16 and 55,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,217.88, 273,335.16 and 55,849 is: 83,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,217.88 : 273,335.16 = 55,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,217.88/273,335.16 = 55,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,217.88x = 273,335.16 × 55,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,217.88x = 15,265,495,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265,495,350.84/182,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,776.06

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