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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,826.46, 272,739.88 and 55,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,826.46, 272,739.88 and 55,460 is: 83,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,826.46 : 272,739.88 = 55,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,826.46/272,739.88 = 55,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,826.46x = 272,739.88 × 55,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,826.46x = 15,126,153,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,153,744.80/181,826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,190.06

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