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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,552.83, 272,327.85 and 48,443.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,552.83, 272,327.85 and 48,443.79 is: 72,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,552.83 : 272,327.85 = 48,443.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,552.83/272,327.85 = 48,443.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,552.83x = 272,327.85 × 48,443.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,552.83x = 13,192,593,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192,593,176.55/181,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,665.31

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