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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,262.21, 273,401.60 and 55,893.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,262.21, 273,401.60 and 55,893.21 is: 83,842.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,262.21 : 273,401.60 = 55,893.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,262.21/273,401.60 = 55,893.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,262.21x = 273,401.60 × 55,893.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,262.21x = 15,281,292,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,292,763.67/182,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,842.35

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