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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,548.88, 272,323.28 and 55,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,548.88, 272,323.28 and 55,190.16 is: 82,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,548.88 : 272,323.28 = 55,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,548.88/272,323.28 = 55,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,548.88x = 272,323.28 × 55,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,548.88x = 15,029,565,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,029,565,394.92/181,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,785.23

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