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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,304.24, 273,464.46 and 55,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,304.24, 273,464.46 and 55,935.24 is: 83,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,304.24 : 273,464.46 = 55,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,304.24/273,464.46 = 55,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,304.24x = 273,464.46 × 55,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,304.24x = 15,296,300,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,296,300,201.57/182,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,905.35

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