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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,626.30, 272,449.70 and 55,270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,626.30, 272,449.70 and 55,270.67 is: 82,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,626.30 : 272,449.70 = 55,270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,626.30/272,449.70 = 55,270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,626.30x = 272,449.70 × 55,270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,626.30x = 15,058,477,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,477,460.30/181,626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,909.12

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