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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,261.79, 273,368.67 and 54,175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,261.79, 273,368.67 and 54,175.34 is: 81,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,261.79 : 273,368.67 = 54,175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,261.79/273,368.67 = 54,175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,261.79x = 273,368.67 × 54,175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,261.79x = 14,809,841,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809,841,122.86/182,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,255.87

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