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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,962.22, 272,992.46 and 55,599.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,962.22, 272,992.46 and 55,599.00 is: 83,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,962.22 : 272,992.46 = 55,599.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,962.22/272,992.46 = 55,599.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,962.22x = 272,992.46 × 55,599.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,962.22x = 15,178,108,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,108,330.15/181,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,413.52

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