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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,261.10, 271,563.60 and 155,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,261.10, 271,563.60 and 155,017.10 is: 232,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,261.10 : 271,563.60 = 155,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,261.10/271,563.60 = 155,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,261.10x = 271,563.60 × 155,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,261.10x = 42,097,001,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,097,001,737.56/181,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,245.10

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