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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,973.08, 272,959.62 and 55,608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,973.08, 272,959.62 and 55,608.22 is: 83,412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,973.08 : 272,959.62 = 55,608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,973.08/272,959.62 = 55,608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,973.08x = 272,959.62 × 55,608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,973.08x = 15,178,798,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,798,600.08/181,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,412.33

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