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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,272.96, 273,417.72 and 55,903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,272.96, 273,417.72 and 55,903.96 is: 83,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,272.96 : 273,417.72 = 55,903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,272.96/273,417.72 = 55,903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,272.96x = 273,417.72 × 55,903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,272.96x = 15,285,133,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285,133,282.17/182,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,858.48

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