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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,546.92, 272,320.26 and 55,188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,546.92, 272,320.26 and 55,188.18 is: 82,782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,546.92 : 272,320.26 = 55,188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,546.92/272,320.26 = 55,188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,546.92x = 272,320.26 × 55,188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,546.92x = 15,028,859,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,859,526.53/181,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,782.23

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