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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,965.16, 272,977.44 and 57,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,965.16, 272,977.44 and 57,277 is: 85,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,965.16 : 272,977.44 = 57,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,965.16/272,977.44 = 57,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,965.16x = 272,977.44 × 57,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,965.16x = 15,635,328,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,328,830.88/181,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,924.85

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