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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,206.70, 271,810.05 and 168,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,206.70, 271,810.05 and 168,084.70 is: 252,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,206.70 : 271,810.05 = 168,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,206.70/271,810.05 = 168,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,206.70x = 271,810.05 × 168,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,206.70x = 45,687,110,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687,110,711.24/181,206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,127.05

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