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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,261.65, 273,394.10 and 55,902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,261.65, 273,394.10 and 55,902.48 is: 83,854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,261.65 : 273,394.10 = 55,902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,261.65/273,394.10 = 55,902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,261.65x = 273,394.10 × 55,902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,261.65x = 15,283,408,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283,408,207.37/182,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,854.22

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