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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,520.28, 273,806.70 and 56,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,520.28, 273,806.70 and 56,171.26 is: 84,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,520.28 : 273,806.70 = 56,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,520.28/273,806.70 = 56,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,520.28x = 273,806.70 × 56,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,520.28x = 15,380,067,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380,067,335.44/182,520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,264.98

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