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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,663.23, 272,538.63 and 57,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,663.23, 272,538.63 and 57,004.23 is: 85,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,663.23 : 272,538.63 = 57,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,663.23/272,538.63 = 57,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,663.23x = 272,538.63 × 57,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,663.23x = 15,535,854,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535,854,748.40/181,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,520.08

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