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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,167.77, 271,608.73 and 114,467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,167.77, 271,608.73 and 114,467.33 is: 171,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,167.77 : 271,608.73 = 114,467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,167.77/271,608.73 = 114,467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,167.77x = 271,608.73 × 114,467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,167.77x = 31,090,324,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,090,324,483.58/181,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,610.69

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