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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,127.92, 271,338.44 and 118,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,127.92, 271,338.44 and 118,608.88 is: 177,681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,127.92 : 271,338.44 = 118,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,127.92/271,338.44 = 118,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,127.92x = 271,338.44 × 118,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,127.92x = 32,183,148,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183,148,469.35/181,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,681.88

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