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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,002.30, 271,503.45 and 114,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,002.30, 271,503.45 and 114,225.90 is: 171,338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,002.30 : 271,503.45 = 114,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,002.30/271,503.45 = 114,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,002.30x = 271,503.45 × 114,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,002.30x = 31,012,725,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012,725,929.36/181,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,338.85

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