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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,822.08, 272,761.98 and 55,433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,822.08, 272,761.98 and 55,433.38 is: 83,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,822.08 : 272,761.98 = 55,433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,822.08/272,761.98 = 55,433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,822.08x = 272,761.98 × 55,433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,822.08x = 15,120,118,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,120,118,486.89/181,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,158.87

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