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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,835.35, 272,795.94 and 57,176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,835.35, 272,795.94 and 57,176.35 is: 85,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,835.35 : 272,795.94 = 57,176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,835.35/272,795.94 = 57,176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,835.35x = 272,795.94 × 57,176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,835.35x = 15,597,476,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,476,144.02/181,835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,778.02

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