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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,301.13, 271,858.32 and 81,375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,301.13, 271,858.32 and 81,375.66 is: 122,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,301.13 : 271,858.32 = 81,375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,301.13/271,858.32 = 81,375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,301.13x = 271,858.32 × 81,375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,301.13x = 22,122,650,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,650,216.49/181,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,021.58

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