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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,992.08, 272,988.82 and 55,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,992.08, 272,988.82 and 55,631.84 is: 83,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,992.08 : 272,988.82 = 55,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,992.08/272,988.82 = 55,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,992.08x = 272,988.82 × 55,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,992.08x = 15,186,870,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,870,356.03/181,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,447.97

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