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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,526.28, 272,289.54 and 56,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,526.28, 272,289.54 and 56,877 is: 85,315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,526.28 : 272,289.54 = 56,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,526.28/272,289.54 = 56,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,526.28x = 272,289.54 × 56,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,526.28x = 15,487,012,166.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487,012,166.58/181,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,315.54

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