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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,060.92, 271,198.26 and 110,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,060.92, 271,198.26 and 110,727 is: 165,850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,060.92 : 271,198.26 = 110,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,060.92/271,198.26 = 110,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,060.92x = 271,198.26 × 110,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,060.92x = 30,028,969,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028,969,735.02/181,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,850.09

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