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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,238.16, 272,030.22 and 111,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,238.16, 272,030.22 and 111,254.16 is: 166,987.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,238.16 : 272,030.22 = 111,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,238.16/272,030.22 = 111,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,238.16x = 272,030.22 × 111,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,238.16x = 30,264,493,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,264,493,620.72/181,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,987.42

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