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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,543.95, 272,317.86 and 55,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,543.95, 272,317.86 and 55,204.74 is: 82,807.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,543.95 : 272,317.86 = 55,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,543.95/272,317.86 = 55,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,543.95x = 272,317.86 × 55,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,543.95x = 15,033,236,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033,236,658.66/181,543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,807.70

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