Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,499.28, 272,248.92 and 56,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,499.28, 272,248.92 and 56,850 is: 85,275
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,499.28 : 272,248.92 = 56,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,499.28/272,248.92 = 56,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,499.28x = 272,248.92 × 56,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,499.28x = 15,477,351,102 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,477,351,102/181,499.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,275
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