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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,831.62, 272,788.76 and 55,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,831.62, 272,788.76 and 55,483.18 is: 83,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,831.62 : 272,788.76 = 55,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,831.62/272,788.76 = 55,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,831.62x = 272,788.76 × 55,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,831.62x = 15,135,187,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135,187,873.06/181,831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,237.38

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