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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,968.88, 273,002.46 and 55,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,968.88, 273,002.46 and 55,605.68 is: 83,423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,968.88 : 273,002.46 = 55,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,968.88/273,002.46 = 55,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,968.88x = 273,002.46 × 55,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,968.88x = 15,180,487,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,487,429.97/181,968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,423.54

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