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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,829.25, 272,754.81 and 57,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,829.25, 272,754.81 and 57,170.25 is: 85,758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,829.25 : 272,754.81 = 57,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,829.25/272,754.81 = 57,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,829.25x = 272,754.81 × 57,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,829.25x = 15,593,460,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593,460,676.40/181,829.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,758.81

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