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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,007.55, 271,150.47 and 141,379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,007.55, 271,150.47 and 141,379.11 is: 211,786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,007.55 : 271,150.47 = 141,379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,007.55/271,150.47 = 141,379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,007.55x = 271,150.47 × 141,379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,007.55x = 38,335,012,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,335,012,124.68/181,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,786.81

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