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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,467.89, 273,727.98 and 56,118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,467.89, 273,727.98 and 56,118.69 is: 84,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,467.89 : 273,727.98 = 56,118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,467.89/273,727.98 = 56,118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,467.89x = 273,727.98 × 56,118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,467.89x = 15,361,255,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361,255,653.95/182,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,186.08

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