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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,334.95, 273,492.53 and 55,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,334.95, 273,492.53 and 55,975.22 is: 83,959.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,334.95 : 273,492.53 = 55,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,334.95/273,492.53 = 55,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,334.95x = 273,492.53 × 55,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,334.95x = 15,308,802,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,802,887.77/182,334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,959.79

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