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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,655.55, 273,983.82 and 56,291.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,655.55, 273,983.82 and 56,291.73 is: 84,437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,655.55 : 273,983.82 = 56,291.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,655.55/273,983.82 = 56,291.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,655.55x = 273,983.82 × 56,291.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,655.55x = 15,423,023,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423,023,219.81/182,655.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,437.75

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