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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,475.28, 272,212.92 and 56,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,475.28, 272,212.92 and 56,826 is: 85,239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,475.28 : 272,212.92 = 56,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,475.28/272,212.92 = 56,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,475.28x = 272,212.92 × 56,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,475.28x = 15,468,771,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,468,771,391.92/181,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,239.00

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