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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,741.34, 272,655.14 and 57,082.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,741.34, 272,655.14 and 57,082.34 is: 85,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,741.34 : 272,655.14 = 57,082.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,741.34/272,655.14 = 57,082.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,741.34x = 272,655.14 × 57,082.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,741.34x = 15,563,791,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,791,755.54/181,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,637.05

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