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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,231.80, 271,847.70 and 81,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,231.80, 271,847.70 and 81,439.80 is: 122,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,231.80 : 271,847.70 = 81,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,231.80/271,847.70 = 81,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,231.80x = 271,847.70 × 81,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,231.80x = 22,139,222,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,139,222,318.46/181,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,159.70

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