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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,521.28, 273,808.20 and 56,172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,521.28, 273,808.20 and 56,172.26 is: 84,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,521.28 : 273,808.20 = 56,172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,521.28/273,808.20 = 56,172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,521.28x = 273,808.20 × 56,172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,521.28x = 15,380,425,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380,425,400.53/182,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,266.48

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