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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,264.88, 271,859.96 and 68,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,264.88, 271,859.96 and 68,905.68 is: 103,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,264.88 : 271,859.96 = 68,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,264.88/271,859.96 = 68,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,264.88x = 271,859.96 × 68,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,264.88x = 18,732,695,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,732,695,408.57/181,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,344.32

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