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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,660.19, 272,458.83 and 55,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,660.19, 272,458.83 and 55,269.81 is: 82,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,660.19 : 272,458.83 = 55,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,660.19/272,458.83 = 55,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,660.19x = 272,458.83 × 55,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,660.19x = 15,058,747,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,747,766.92/181,660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,895.15

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