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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,552.92, 272,329.26 and 55,194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,552.92, 272,329.26 and 55,194.18 is: 82,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,552.92 : 272,329.26 = 55,194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,552.92/272,329.26 = 55,194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,552.92x = 272,329.26 × 55,194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,552.92x = 15,030,990,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030,990,195.71/181,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,791.23

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