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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,258.46, 273,395.97 and 55,889.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,258.46, 273,395.97 and 55,889.46 is: 83,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,258.46 : 273,395.97 = 55,889.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,258.46/273,395.97 = 55,889.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,258.46x = 273,395.97 × 55,889.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,258.46x = 15,279,953,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279,953,129.48/182,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,836.73

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