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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,916.28, 272,914.38 and 55,567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,916.28, 272,914.38 and 55,567.08 is: 83,362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,916.28 : 272,914.38 = 55,567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,916.28/272,914.38 = 55,567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,916.28x = 272,914.38 × 55,567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,916.28x = 15,165,055,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165,055,186.61/181,916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,362.83

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