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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,995.36, 272,993.76 and 55,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,995.36, 272,993.76 and 55,635.14 is: 83,452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,995.36 : 272,993.76 = 55,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,995.36/272,993.76 = 55,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,995.36x = 272,993.76 × 55,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,995.36x = 15,188,044,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,188,044,691.76/181,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,452.92

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