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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,717.95, 274,106.48 and 56,328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,717.95, 274,106.48 and 56,328.63 is: 84,502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,717.95 : 274,106.48 = 56,328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,717.95/274,106.48 = 56,328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,717.95x = 274,106.48 × 56,328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,717.95x = 15,440,042,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,042,492.52/182,717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,502.06

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