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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,557.26, 272,335.42 and 55,196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,557.26, 272,335.42 and 55,196.95 is: 82,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,557.26 : 272,335.42 = 55,196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,557.26/272,335.42 = 55,196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,557.26x = 272,335.42 × 55,196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,557.26x = 15,032,084,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,084,284.98/181,557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,795.28

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