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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,059.04, 271,235.40 and 118,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,059.04, 271,235.40 and 118,540 is: 177,578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,059.04 : 271,235.40 = 118,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,059.04/271,235.40 = 118,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,059.04x = 271,235.40 × 118,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,059.04x = 32,152,244,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,244,316.00/181,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,578.78

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