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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,271.16, 273,414.96 and 55,902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,271.16, 273,414.96 and 55,902.22 is: 83,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,271.16 : 273,414.96 = 55,902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,271.16/273,414.96 = 55,902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,271.16x = 273,414.96 × 55,902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,271.16x = 15,284,502,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,502,561.67/182,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,855.85

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