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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,461.33, 272,162.84 and 56,802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,461.33, 272,162.84 and 56,802.33 is: 85,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,461.33 : 272,162.84 = 56,802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,461.33/272,162.84 = 56,802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,461.33x = 272,162.84 × 56,802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,461.33x = 15,459,483,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459,483,167.41/181,461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,194.37

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