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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,003.02, 271,061.42 and 127,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,003.02, 271,061.42 and 127,563.66 is: 191,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,003.02 : 271,061.42 = 127,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,003.02/271,061.42 = 127,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,003.02x = 271,061.42 × 127,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,003.02x = 34,577,586,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577,586,820.00/181,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,033.20

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