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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,932.33, 272,898.51 and 55,567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,932.33, 272,898.51 and 55,567.47 is: 83,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,932.33 : 272,898.51 = 55,567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,932.33/272,898.51 = 55,567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,932.33x = 272,898.51 × 55,567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,932.33x = 15,164,279,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164,279,767.47/181,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,351.21

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