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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,031.28, 271,466.73 and 96,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,031.28, 271,466.73 and 96,771.03 is: 145,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,031.28 : 271,466.73 = 96,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,031.28/271,466.73 = 96,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,031.28x = 271,466.73 × 96,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,031.28x = 26,270,115,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270,115,072.83/181,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,113.68

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