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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,321.78, 273,483.32 and 55,962.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,321.78, 273,483.32 and 55,962.04 is: 83,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,321.78 : 273,483.32 = 55,962.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,321.78/273,483.32 = 55,962.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,321.78x = 273,483.32 × 55,962.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,321.78x = 15,304,683,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304,683,266.94/182,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,943.25

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