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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,303.24, 273,462.96 and 55,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,303.24, 273,462.96 and 55,934.24 is: 83,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,303.24 : 273,462.96 = 55,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,303.24/273,462.96 = 55,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,303.24x = 273,462.96 × 55,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,303.24x = 15,295,942,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295,942,835.75/182,303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,903.85

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