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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,316.92, 273,521.56 and 55,963.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,316.92, 273,521.56 and 55,963.56 is: 83,959.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,316.92 : 273,521.56 = 55,963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,316.92/273,521.56 = 55,963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,316.92x = 273,521.56 × 55,963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,316.92x = 15,307,240,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,307,240,374.26/182,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,959.52

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