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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,486.24, 273,645.96 and 56,082.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,486.24, 273,645.96 and 56,082.46 is: 84,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,486.24 : 273,645.96 = 56,082.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,486.24/273,645.96 = 56,082.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,486.24x = 273,645.96 × 56,082.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,486.24x = 15,346,738,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,738,605.86/182,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,098.06

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