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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,929.27, 272,779.38 and 55,527.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,929.27, 272,779.38 and 55,527.47 is: 83,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,929.27 : 272,779.38 = 55,527.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,929.27/272,779.38 = 55,527.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,929.27x = 272,779.38 × 55,527.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,929.27x = 15,146,747,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,747,475.67/181,929.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,256.24

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