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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,179.44, 271,744.64 and 68,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,179.44, 271,744.64 and 68,888 is: 103,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,179.44 : 271,744.64 = 68,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,179.44/271,744.64 = 68,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,179.44x = 271,744.64 × 68,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,179.44x = 18,719,944,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,719,944,760.32/181,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,322.68

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