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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,272.15, 271,838.36 and 68,893.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,272.15, 271,838.36 and 68,893.15 is: 103,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,272.15 : 271,838.36 = 68,893.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,272.15/271,838.36 = 68,893.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,272.15x = 271,838.36 × 68,893.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,272.15x = 18,727,800,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727,800,911.23/181,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,313.17

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