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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,529.26, 272,308.24 and 55,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,529.26, 272,308.24 and 55,180.50 is: 82,775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,529.26 : 272,308.24 = 55,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,529.26/272,308.24 = 55,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,529.26x = 272,308.24 × 55,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,529.26x = 15,026,104,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,026,104,837.32/181,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,775.11

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