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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,666.50, 272,543.52 and 57,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,666.50, 272,543.52 and 57,007.50 is: 85,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,666.50 : 272,543.52 = 57,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,666.50/272,543.52 = 57,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,666.50x = 272,543.52 × 57,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,666.50x = 15,537,024,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,024,716.40/181,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,524.99

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