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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,555.92, 272,333.76 and 55,197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,555.92, 272,333.76 and 55,197.18 is: 82,795.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,555.92 : 272,333.76 = 55,197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,555.92/272,333.76 = 55,197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,555.92x = 272,333.76 × 55,197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,555.92x = 15,032,055,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,055,570.80/181,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,795.73

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