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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,001.80, 271,502.70 and 114,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,001.80, 271,502.70 and 114,225.40 is: 171,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,001.80 : 271,502.70 = 114,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,001.80/271,502.70 = 114,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,001.80x = 271,502.70 × 114,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,001.80x = 31,012,504,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012,504,508.58/181,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,338.10

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