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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,995.80, 272,945.10 and 55,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,995.80, 272,945.10 and 55,635.80 is: 83,438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,995.80 : 272,945.10 = 55,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,995.80/272,945.10 = 55,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,995.80x = 272,945.10 × 55,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,995.80x = 15,185,518,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185,518,994.58/181,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,438.84

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