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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,299.37, 273,358.98 and 55,909.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,299.37, 273,358.98 and 55,909.31 is: 83,836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,299.37 : 273,358.98 = 55,909.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,299.37/273,358.98 = 55,909.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,299.37x = 273,358.98 × 55,909.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,299.37x = 15,283,311,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283,311,954.10/182,299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,836.34

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