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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,505.28, 272,283.84 and 56,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,505.28, 272,283.84 and 56,856 is: 85,292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,505.28 : 272,283.84 = 56,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,505.28/272,283.84 = 56,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,505.28x = 272,283.84 × 56,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,505.28x = 15,480,970,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480,970,007.04/181,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,292.12

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