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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,744.38, 272,659.68 and 57,085.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,744.38, 272,659.68 and 57,085.38 is: 85,641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,744.38 : 272,659.68 = 57,085.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,744.38/272,659.68 = 57,085.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,744.38x = 272,659.68 × 57,085.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,744.38x = 15,564,881,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564,881,443.48/181,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,641.61

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