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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,666.74, 272,408.52 and 55,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,666.74, 272,408.52 and 55,282.74 is: 82,896.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,666.74 : 272,408.52 = 55,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,666.74/272,408.52 = 55,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,666.74x = 272,408.52 × 55,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,666.74x = 15,059,489,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059,489,384.94/181,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,896.24

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