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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,257.96, 273,395.22 and 55,888.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,257.96, 273,395.22 and 55,888.96 is: 83,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,257.96 : 273,395.22 = 55,888.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,257.96/273,395.22 = 55,888.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,257.96x = 273,395.22 × 55,888.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,257.96x = 15,279,774,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279,774,514.77/182,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,835.98

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