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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,525.28, 272,313.84 and 56,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,525.28, 272,313.84 and 56,876 is: 85,322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,525.28 : 272,313.84 = 56,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,525.28/272,313.84 = 56,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,525.28x = 272,313.84 × 56,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,525.28x = 15,488,121,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,121,963.84/181,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,322.12

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