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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,283.44, 273,433.34 and 55,914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,283.44, 273,433.34 and 55,914.48 is: 83,874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,283.44 : 273,433.34 = 55,914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,283.44/273,433.34 = 55,914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,283.44x = 273,433.34 × 55,914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,283.44x = 15,288,883,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288,883,020.76/182,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,874.23

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