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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,730.84, 272,599.14 and 55,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,730.84, 272,599.14 and 55,373.72 is: 83,061.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,730.84 : 272,599.14 = 55,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,730.84/272,599.14 = 55,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,730.84x = 272,599.14 × 55,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,730.84x = 15,094,828,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094,828,450.60/181,730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,061.46

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