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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,260.65, 273,392.60 and 55,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,260.65, 273,392.60 and 55,901.48 is: 83,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,260.65 : 273,392.60 = 55,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,260.65/273,392.60 = 55,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,260.65x = 273,392.60 × 55,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,260.65x = 15,283,051,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283,051,365.02/182,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,852.72

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