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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,274.24, 273,451.84 and 55,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,274.24, 273,451.84 and 55,932 is: 83,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,274.24 : 273,451.84 = 55,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,274.24/273,451.84 = 55,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,274.24x = 273,451.84 × 55,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,274.24x = 15,294,708,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294,708,314.88/182,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,910.42

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