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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,272.40, 271,908.60 and 118,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,272.40, 271,908.60 and 118,286.80 is: 177,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,272.40 : 271,908.60 = 118,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,272.40/271,908.60 = 118,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,272.40x = 271,908.60 × 118,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,272.40x = 32,163,198,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,163,198,186.48/181,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,430.20

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