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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,146.96, 271,337.40 and 114,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,146.96, 271,337.40 and 114,552.72 is: 171,586.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,146.96 : 271,337.40 = 114,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,146.96/271,337.40 = 114,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,146.96x = 271,337.40 × 114,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,146.96x = 31,082,437,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,437,207.73/181,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,586.86

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