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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,776.62, 274,059.39 and 56,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,776.62, 274,059.39 and 56,382.92 is: 84,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,776.62 : 274,059.39 = 56,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,776.62/274,059.39 = 56,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,776.62x = 274,059.39 × 56,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,776.62x = 15,452,269,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452,269,487.72/182,776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,541.83

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