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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,637.63, 272,514.80 and 55,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,637.63, 272,514.80 and 55,302.33 is: 82,971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,637.63 : 272,514.80 = 55,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,637.63/272,514.80 = 55,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,637.63x = 272,514.80 × 55,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,637.63x = 15,070,703,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,703,399.48/181,637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,971.26

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