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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,323.28, 273,485.57 and 55,963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,323.28, 273,485.57 and 55,963.54 is: 83,945.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,323.28 : 273,485.57 = 55,963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,323.28/273,485.57 = 55,963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,323.28x = 273,485.57 × 55,963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,323.28x = 15,305,220,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,220,636.12/182,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,945.51

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