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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,272.10, 272,005.35 and 76,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,272.10, 272,005.35 and 76,101.70 is: 114,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,272.10 : 272,005.35 = 76,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,272.10/272,005.35 = 76,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,272.10x = 272,005.35 × 76,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,272.10x = 20,700,069,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,700,069,544.10/181,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,193.36

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