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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,251.90, 271,877.85 and 114,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,251.90, 271,877.85 and 114,329.70 is: 171,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,251.90 : 271,877.85 = 114,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,251.90/271,877.85 = 114,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,251.90x = 271,877.85 × 114,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,251.90x = 31,083,713,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083,713,027.15/181,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,494.55

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