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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,334.80, 272,002.20 and 114,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,334.80, 272,002.20 and 114,558.40 is: 171,837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,334.80 : 272,002.20 = 114,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,334.80/272,002.20 = 114,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,334.80x = 272,002.20 × 114,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,334.80x = 31,160,136,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,160,136,828.48/181,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,837.60

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