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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,244.41, 273,356.39 and 55,884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,244.41, 273,356.39 and 55,884.30 is: 83,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,244.41 : 273,356.39 = 55,884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,244.41/273,356.39 = 55,884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,244.41x = 273,356.39 × 55,884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,244.41x = 15,276,331,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276,331,494.34/182,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,823.32

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