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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,219.73, 271,760.38 and 59,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,219.73, 271,760.38 and 59,612 is: 89,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,219.73 : 271,760.38 = 59,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,219.73/271,760.38 = 59,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,219.73x = 271,760.38 × 59,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,219.73x = 16,200,179,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,179,474.50/181,219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,395.23

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