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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,081.08, 181,575.54 and 55,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,081.08, 181,575.54 and 55,371 is: 83,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,081.08 : 181,575.54 = 55,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,081.08/181,575.54 = 55,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,081.08x = 181,575.54 × 55,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,081.08x = 10,054,019,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,054,019,225.34/121,081.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,035.43

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