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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,654.55, 273,982.32 and 56,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,654.55, 273,982.32 and 56,290.73 is: 84,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,654.55 : 273,982.32 = 56,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,654.55/273,982.32 = 56,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,654.55x = 273,982.32 × 56,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,654.55x = 15,422,663,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,663,429.98/182,654.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,436.24

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