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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,843.38, 272,807.97 and 57,184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,843.38, 272,807.97 and 57,184.38 is: 85,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,843.38 : 272,807.97 = 57,184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,843.38/272,807.97 = 57,184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,843.38x = 272,807.97 × 57,184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,843.38x = 15,600,354,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600,354,623.51/181,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,790.06

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